SAFE START Coordinator

Requisition ID: REQ607992

Employment type: Temporary Part Time (until 30 June 2026)

Position classification: Dependent on qualifications (see Position Description listed classifications)

Remuneration: $109, $134,500.70 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: up to 19

Applications close: 23 October 2025

Location: Negotiable within MLHD

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support the SAFE START model of care.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity

SAFE START is a prevention, early intervention, and treatment model of care aimed at improving outcomes for families with psychosocial vulnerabilities during the perinatal period. It focuses on perinatal families identified as Level 3 risk through the SAFE START psychosocial assessment and depression screening processes, who often face multiple and complex risk factors. The model seeks to enhance family functioning by ensuring coordinated support and treatment from a range of specialist health and related services. The SAFE START Coordinator provides strategic leadership and coordination of this model across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). The position works district-wide, with the base location negotiable.

The role is responsible for facilitating multidisciplinary case discussions, developing referral pathways, and promoting education to support integration of the SAFE START system of screening and referral across key services, including mental health, maternity, child and family health, and Priority Populations. Additionally, the Coordinator ensures that MLHD meets its obligations under the NSW Ministry of Health SAFE START Strategic Policy, while offering essential mental health consultation, liaison, and care coordination between mental health, drug & alcohol, maternity, child & family health, paediatrics, and other perinatal service partners for families with multiple and complex needs from pregnancy to 24 months postnatal.

About You

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications, as per position description – listed classifications
• AHPRA Registration or eligibility for peak body association
• Current NSW drivers' licence and ability to travel as required
• NSW WWCC
• Vaccination Category A
• Current Australian working rights

To find out more, please review the Position Description

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Support staff wellbeing and safe recovery at work across our health district.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/ Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs on or

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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