CCLHD - Care Navigator - Aboriginal Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109857-$129624 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ572013
Applications Close: Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 11.59pm
Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are seeking a dedicated and culturally connected Care Navigator – Aboriginal Mental Health to join our team.
This vital role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities to access appropriate mental health care and support services.
About the Role
As a Care Navigator, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between the health system and Aboriginal people, helping clients navigate complex mental health and social service systems with cultural safety, compassion, and respect.
You will also be responsible for:
- The leading of the Aboriginal Mental Health Team: Oversee rostering, leave, onboarding, and performance of staff. Monitor the quality and accuracy of records, mandatory reporting, and compliance with KPI’s.
- Coordinating cultural support services: Ensure that support for Aboriginal mental health consumers and their families is timely, accessible, and culturally appropriate across sites, and aligns within the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Framework.
- Build strategic relationships with stakeholders: Demonstrate high-level leadership and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both within and outside the district, enhancing efficiency, minimizing service gaps, and supporting integrated care for Aboriginal consumers and families on the Central Coast.
- Enhancing cultural safety: Collaborate with the Local Heath District, community managed organisations, primary care and social support agencies to improve knowledge and ensure culturally safe and effective service delivery. Provide cultural supervision and support to Aboriginal staff where required. Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and protocol along with sound knowledge of the issues affecting the health of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
- Bachelor qualifications in a Health-related field and/or demonstrated sound management experience with high-level leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- National Criminal Record Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
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.
- 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.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
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.
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.
Need More Information?\
For role-related queries, please contact:
Loran Hutchison
Phone: 0414 193 879
Email: Loran.Hutchison@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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