Overview
Lead change, inspire recovery, and shape the future of mental health rehabilitation across the Northwest.
Remuneration: 121,658 - 133,156 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Counsellor Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Location: negotiable across northwest area
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ603560
Applications Close: Thursday, 18th September 2025
Where you'll be working
The New England Northwest (NENW) Mental Health Service seeks a dedicated and passionate Mental Health Rehabilitation Coordinator to join our team. The Northwest Rehabilitation Coordinator position works across the community teams of the Northwest arm of the NENW Mental Health Service with Mental Health Clinicians based in our Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree sites. You will be part of a contemporary and innovative service that provides mental health rehabilitation and consultation across the communities of the Northwest district. The service maintains a strong clinical governance structure to ensure the provision of consistent evidence based mental health rehabilitation for every patient every time. The team is passionate about leading change and innovation in the delivery of ambulatory mental health services, with a strong multidisciplinary leadership team. This position will be site negotiable within the Northwest catchment.
About the role
This role provides leadership and expert consultation within the service in regard to clinical mental health rehabilitation. In your role as the Rehabilitation Coordinator you will:
* Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care to consumers in the NW.
* Provide and coordinate clinical rehabilitation services that promote recovery and reduce the disability and functional decline associated with mental illness utilising a range of targeted evidence-based interventions.
* Develop and maintain a network of intersectoral links and partnerships within the Sector.
* Be available to guide the day-to-day practice and coordination of clinicians.
* Be a point of contact for escalation with clinical and operational matters.
* Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards, while championing evidence-based practices.
* Manage service delivery, monitor clinician workloads and performance and provide ongoing supervision and support to maintain seamless care.
* Contribute to operational planning, meet service targets and KPIs and ensure exceptional service delivery.
The successful applicant will be supported in this position by the NENW Service Manager, Northwest Community Manager, Clinical Director, Northwest Clinical Coordinator and the NENW leadership team. Clinical supervision is available and encouraged as well as other in-house training opportunities.
About you
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in a leadership position who practices autonomously but in collaboration with others to assess and manage clients within their clinical context using expert knowledge and skill at an advanced level.
We are seeking someone who
* Has a passion for recovery orientated care.
* Is organised and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
* Brings leadership experience, ensuring effective operations and a positive work culture across all teams.
* Has experience building strong relationships with multiple agency partners in our community to enhance collaboration and deliver integrated services across sectors.
* Is willing to travel as required to visit our clinicians in the smaller remote, rural areas.
Requirements
* Must hold a qualification in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association and/or provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as relevant.
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
* This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Position Description 2) Applying for this position. For role related queries contact Anna Richards at anna.richards@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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