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Child Wellbeing Coordinator

NSW Health
Department:Healthcare
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Sidney
Location:Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:A$28,750 - A$33,900
Skills:
CHILD PROTECTIONLEGISLATIONCONSULTATIONEDUCATIONCLINICAL REVIEWSYSTEM IMPROVEMENTMULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIONINTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPTRAUMA INFORMED CARECHILD SAFETYINDEPENDENT WORKTEAMWORKJUDGEMENTESCALATIONINTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONWRITTEN COMMUNICATIONVERBAL COMMUNICATIONNEGOTIATIONANALYTICALPROBLEM SOLVINGDRIVER'S LICENCETRAVEL
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Job Description

Posted on: January 15, 2026

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 05/06/2026 Job Share may be considered) Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Location: Lemongrove Campus Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.98 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ632052 Applications Close: 28/01/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth). We are seeking an experienced and passionate Child Wellbeing Coordinator to join our PARVAN Strategic Team on a Temporary Part Time basis. This role is a vital component of the NSW Government’s response to the Wood Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection and the Keep Them Safe: A Shared Approach to Child Wellbeing 2009–2014 (KTS) reform package. As a Child Wellbeing Coordinator, you will work collaboratively across the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District to strengthen child protection practices, enhance interagency collaboration, and support Mandatory Reporters in meeting their legislative responsibilities. Your work will directly contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and their families. If this opportunity excites you and you would like to work part of a vibrant team, please apply now! Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport

NBMLHD 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+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What You Will Bring To The Role

  • Significant experience and demonstrated understanding of child protection principles and practice, including relevant legislation and child protection reporting responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in the provision of consultation and/or education regarding child protection principles and practice.
  • Experience in reviewing clinical or system issues, and participation in improving individual clinical responses and/ or broader clinical or process systems.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work in partnership with key multidisciplinary and interagency stakeholders to provide a trauma informed and child safety informed focused response to vulnerable families.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision and also in a team. Experience in having sound judgement for when to escalate matters and issues to manager.
  • Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including interagency negotiation skills, ability to provide timely and relevant advice, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites and facilities across the District.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information?

  • Click here for the Position Description
  • Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Natasha McGing on Natasha.McGing@health.nsw.gov.au

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