YAMHS Transitioning of Care Coordinator - Identified

Overview

YAMHS Transitioning of Care Coordinator - Identified position at Bendigo Advertiser. This is a temporary full-time role until June 2026, based at the Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah (Awabakal Country). Salary : $77,358 - $133,156 per annum + super. Hours per week : 38.

Note : This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. YAMHS is a stand-alone Aboriginal mental health service that provides transitioning of care coordination, culturally grounded care, and holistic mental health support.

About Us

YAMHS is a standalone Aboriginal mental health specialty service that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the lifespan. Delivered by Mob, for Mob, the service partners with Aboriginal communities to ensure care is culturally grounded and community-informed. The team focuses on healing, wellbeing, cultural safety, and clinical excellence within HNEMHS district.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transitioning of Care Coordination (TOCC) wrap-around support.
• Perform culturally grounded mental health assessment & care planning.
• Coordinate care management, therapeutic interventions, and intensive follow-up interventions.
• Deliver healing supports, clinical yarning, and cultural consultation.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and communities; deliver care across the lifespan as specialist mental health clinicians.
• Support transitions to and from Calvary emergency department to mater PECC, MHICU, and mental health inpatient units / community settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
• Provide cultural consults and initial MH assessment with YAMHS CNC / TOCCs; work in a cultural trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.

About You / Requirements

How You'll Be Supported

You will be supported by a team of 35 Aboriginal staff and clinicians, with cultural supervision frameworks (Gayaa Dhuwi – Proud Spirit) and opportunities for cultural connection and self-care.

What We Can Offer You

Additional Information

This position is full-time; job share or part-time arrangements will be considered. An eligibility list may be created for future temporary vacancies. For more information, refer to the Position Description and contact details below. All applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria.

Position details and how to apply can be found via the linked Position Description. For queries, contact Bron Rose at Bron.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for Applicants and Stepping Up resources are available to assist with applying, and NSW Health policies on occupational assessment and vaccination apply. Hunter New England Health supports a child-safe environment and inclusive recruitment practices. Applicants with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply. If accommodations are needed during recruitment, please request support.

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