The Children's Hospital Westmead Hospital Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3

Remuneration: $139, $142,254.44 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38 Hours

Requisition ID: REQ600930

Location: Westmead

Application Close: 28 September 2025

What you'll be doing

The Hospital Coordinator, in consultation with the SCHN Executive on Call, is responsible for the overall management of the facility (Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) or Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick (SCH)) outside of business hours, providing leadership and support to the staff.

The Hospital Coordinator has a whole of hospital responsibility. This includes the operational management of patient access and care coordination and in monitoring associated KPI targets such as Emergency Treatment Performance (ETP) and Transfer of Care (TOC). The Hospital Coordinator will manage all significant events outside of business hours in consultation with the nominated Executive rostered on call.

The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for the professional oversight of nursing and associated support staff working after hours, including the effective management of skill mix, the safe and effective management of nursing resources in relation to emergent leave replacement and associated Work Health and Safety responsibilities.

The Hospital Coordinator actively participates in meetings and relevant committees and contributes to the review and development of policies, procedures and strategic direction of the Nursing Services.

The position is required to cover the patient allocation role during the day Monday to Friday as required (see separate Statement of Duties). The position requires working a rotating roster.

The position reports directly to the Nurse Manager Patient Flow and liaises with Clinical Program Directors, NUMs, department heads, admissions, ward nursing teams, clerical staff, medical staff, and allied health staff.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Relevant post-graduate qualification (or working towards same), or extensive clinical management experience in an acute health care facility.

Demonstrated leadership skills with advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a proven ability to solve complex operational problems.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)

Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support
- For role related queries or questions contact Michael Purcell on
- We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-
- For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
• For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List – An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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