Care Coordinator Support Clinician

Care Coordinator Support Clinician

Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health

Allied Health Professionals EA 2021 – 2026 / Medical Scientist Pharmacist and Psychologist EA 2021 – 2025 (Grade 2)

32 hours per fortnight

Part Time Max Term (6 month contract)

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Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

This exciting new role supports the intake, access and care coordination functions within Children's Services within the Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health Department. The position plays a key role in ensuring effective service flow, waitlist management and the timely allocation of children and families to appropriate services.

Working collaboratively with the Children's Services team and the Children's Health and Wellbeing Local, the successful candidate will assess and prioritise referrals, coordinate access to services, facilitate appropriate pathways of care, and connect families with community-based supports to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Support intake and access processes for Children's Services.

·         Manage service flow and monitor waitlists to support timely access to services.

·         Present children and families for allocation and prioritise based on assessed risk and need.

·         Link families with internal and external support services and community resources.

·         Work collaboratively with Children's Health and Wellbeing Local and multidisciplinary teams.

·         Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective care coordination and service delivery.

·         Engage with First Nations community and organisations to strengthen access to care.

Qualifications/experience required:

·         Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Bachelor in Early Childhood Studies, Bachelor of Teaching (primary), Occupational Therapy, Psychology or similar with appropriate professional registration

·         Eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body (e.g., Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

·         Demonstrated relevant clinical experience appropriate to a Grade 2 level.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

·         Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

·         Flexible working arrangements

·         Supportive and experienced leadership

·         Health and wellbeing programs

·         Career progression and skill development opportunities

·         Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

·         Free onsite parking

·         Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

·         A Cover Letter

·         Resume

·         Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to [email protected]

For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH Website

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Fiona Clark, Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health Manager on: (03) 5485 5804 5485 5804) or [email protected] .

Applications Close: 28th October 2026 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact [email protected]

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.