Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4, Nurse Unit Manager Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4.
Remuneration: $63.81 - $70.51 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ674322
Location: Caringbah Community Health Centre, Caringbah
Applications Close: Monday 13 July 2026
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Brighter Beginnings program is an innovative collaboration between NSW Health (Health) and NSW Department of Education (Education) to plan a collaborative service model in the delivery of preschool health and development checks.
The Brighter Beginnings Team Leader provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality services aligned with NSW Ministry of Health and SESLHD policies and standards. The role oversees team performance, fosters clinical excellence, and contributes to policy development within a strategic context. Working in partnership with the Early Years and School Health Services Manager and the broader Child, Youth and Family Services, the Team Leader supports clinical business activities, reporting, workforce performance, and service development to deliver strong clinical and operational outcomes.
Benefits:
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award or Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award and current registration with a relevant Registration Board (AHPRA), or membership or eligible for membership of relevant recognised professional body and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- Extensive clinical experience in child development. with demonstrated ability to provide consultation within and external to the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and strategic management of staff, resources and services with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes while applying evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes within the clinical area.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Paula Griffin on [email protected]
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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