CCLHD - Mental Health Family and Carer Consultant

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Contract End Date - 28 August 2026

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Gosford

Requisition ID: REQ601191

Applications Close: Thursday 02 October at 11:59 pm 2025

Are you passionate about transforming mental health care and empowering the families and carers who support recovery? Central Coast Mental Health is seeking an enthusiastic and driven professional to join our team as a Family and Carer Coordinator. In this role, you'll lead initiatives that champion family-inclusive care, shape service delivery, and create meaningful, lasting impact across the region.

About the Role

As the Family and Carer Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in transforming mental health services on the Central Coast. You will deliver engaging education and training to staff and community partners, empowering them to strengthen family- and carer-focused practices.

You will provide expert guidance to ensure the needs of families and carers are considered in service planning, policies, and procedures, helping to shape a truly inclusive mental health service. You'll coordinate local programs, including consumer and carer experience measures, and support initiatives that drive tangible improvements in service delivery.

Acting as a vital link between families, carers, clinicians, and partner organisations, you will ensure carers receive the support they need and have their voices heard. You will also represent families and carers at local, LHD, and state committees, contributing to initiatives that influence and shape the future of mental health care.

For more information about this role Position Description

About You

• Is passionate about family-inclusive practice and recovery-focused mental health care.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health, social science or other related discipline, or demonstrated
  
  equivalent experience.
• Can combine strategic thinking with practical implementation to improve outcomes for consumers, families, and carers.
• Can build strong partnerships across health services and community organisations.
• Has excellent communication, consultation, and training skills.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Great team culture: Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team with strong morale.
• Be part of a meaningful role that directly supports families and carers
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee. Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Contact: Loran Hutchison

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Email:

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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