Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Depending upon Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Gosford
Requisition ID: REQ597321
Applications Close: Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON THE CENTRAL COAST?

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is looking for a compassionate and skilled Care Navigator to join our dedicated Paediatric Behavioural Triage team. Based in the Women, Children and Families Directorate, this part-time role at Gosford Hospital offers a unique opportunity to guide children, young people, and their families toward the care and support they need most.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

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

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Navigator, you will play a key role in improving access to services for children and young people (and their parents/carers) with suspected co-morbid neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health issues.

You will:

• Provide coordinated ‘service navigation’ support, ensuring families are connected to the most appropriate services.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, NGOs, and Community Managed Organisations (CMOs) to establish and maintain referral pathways.
• Support families across various care settings, including hospitals, community services, and through telehealth and telephone-based engagement.
• Facilitate a smoother experience for families navigating the health and social service systems.
• Contribute to the development of culturally safe and accessible services for all families.

THIS ROLE IS SUITABLE FOR:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
• Dietitian Level 3
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Physiotherapist Level 3
• Social Worker Level 3
• Speech Pathologist Level 3
  For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

FOR ROLE-RELATED QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT FRANCES BROGAN ON:

Phone: 02 4394 7584
Email: frances.brogan@health.nsw.gov.au
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