Job description

Out of Home Care Health Pathways Program (OOHC-HPP) Case Manager (Social Worker / Occupational Therapist or Psychologist)

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people within our communities? Come join our dedicated team to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our benefits:

Financial: 12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information) Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

About the role:

NSW Health provides coordinated health assessments and intervention for children and young people entering statutory OOHC who are expected to remain in care for longer than 90 days.

The program also focuses on the needs of young people expected to leave care within the next year. The OOHC Health Pathway ensures children entering out of home care are provided with a comprehensive health and developmental assessment and health management plan.

The program aims to support earlier identification of health and wellbeing issues for children and young people in OOHC, providing timely intervention when required. The overall aim is to improve the short and long-term health, development and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people in OOHC, as well as support carers and placement stability.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at individual and a community level.

Employment Type: Contract Full Time until 30 June 2028 (pending ongoing funding) Position Classification: Psychologist / Social Worker Level 1/2 / Occupational Therapist 1/2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ692636 Location: Wagga Wagga

What We’re Looking For

Hold relevant Australian recognised tertiary qualification with registration or professional peak body eligibility. Current Australian working rights Current drivers Licence Current NSW WWCC Ability to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and young people Willingness to participate in an on-call roster Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making ability. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

More information:

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2. Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Corrinne Hansnicki, Clinical Leader - Child Protection Team on 02 5943 4315 or for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 30 September 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the?Child Safe Standards.