CCLHD - Disability Pathway Navigator

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.  

The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to their team as a Temporary Part-Time Disability Pathway Navigator. This role will commence on 19 May 2025 and run through to 17 May 2026. As a key member of the Clinical Operations team, you will provide high-level support in managing and implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) within our health services. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring people with a disability (PWD) have access to appropriate healthcare pathways, improving the system for both patients and staff. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to disability inclusion, advocacy, and the overall enhancement of health service delivery for vulnerable groups within our community.

In this role, you will offer expert advice and support on NDIS processes, ensuring CCLHD staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to assist PWD, their families, and carers. You will be responsible for developing systems, processes, and training to ensure the effective management of the NDIS interface and the delivery of healthcare services. Your work will involve facilitating clinical and systemic escalations, identifying complex needs, and creating pathways to support PWD in accessing appropriate services, both within CCLHD and through the NDIS. You will also work closely with key stakeholders, advocating for continuous improvement in disability inclusion practices and working to prevent avoidable hospitalizations. This role will require a blend of strategic planning, problem-solving, and hands-on coordination to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

About You  

• You have relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, allied health) and have recent experience in delivering or managing clinical services within a health setting.
• You have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with consumers and agencies specialising in disability services will be critical.
• You will have a strong understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks relating to disability in a public health setting.
• You have the ability to analyse complex data, evaluate results, and provide authoritative advice and recommendations.

Where You'll Be Working 

You will be based in the Central Coast Local Health District, a vibrant and supportive region that serves the healthcare needs of a diverse community. The role will provide you with the opportunity to work across multiple health settings, including hospitals and community care facilities, engaging with a variety of professionals, consumers, and external agencies. CCLHD is committed to providing a supportive and flexible work environment that allows you to thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

What we Offer   
 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 
Child Safe Standard Commitment  
 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion   
  
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.  

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.     

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx  


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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