Care Coordinator – Indigenous Mental Health
Tamworth | Armidale | Glen Innes
Permanent | Full-time | Identified Position
Make your next job count by joining HealthWISE and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the New England region.
We are looking for a committed Care Coordinator to provide culturally safe care coordination and wellbeing support to community members living with mild to moderate mental health needs. Working as part of a connected, multidisciplinary team, you will help improve access to services, build stronger referral pathways, and promote holistic health and wellbeing.
Why This Role Is Worth It – Build Your Career and Your Income
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Professional development funding, mentoring and regular supervision
- Supportive team culture with strong community connections
About the Role
- Coordinate culturally safe mental health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Support access to mental health services, GPs and community providers
- Deliver individual and group wellbeing education
- Strengthen collaboration between health and community services
- Build relationships with communities to support culturally appropriate care
- Travel weekly within the region to outreach locations
About You
- Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW), you may be asked to provide proof of nationality.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent
- Experience engaging with Aboriginal communities in a respectful, culturally informed way
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
- Current driver licence, WWCC/Blue Card and National Police Check
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
Contact Kerry Strong at kerry.strong@healthwise.org.au for more information.
You can view the full position description here: https://healthwise.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_EA_employee_Position_Description_Care_Coordinator_Level_3_IMH.pdf
Join HealthWISE and help shape better mental health outcomes across Tamworth, Armidale and Glen Innes.
