Acquired Brain Injury jobs

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4 (Physiotherapist Lvl 4, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 4, Speech Pathologist Lvl 4)
Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ697380
Advertising Closes: 2 November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order to progress.

About the Role
Join the Mid North Coast Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at Coffs Harbour Health Campus as a Community Rehabilitation Health Clinician (Level 4). You’ll deliver specialist, person-centred rehabilitation and case management to adults and young people living with acquired or traumatic brain injuries, with a focus on cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Working collaboratively with clients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external service providers, you’ll develop tailored rehabilitation plans, coordinate care and support clients to achieve their goals and maximise independence. You’ll also contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based clinical practice, helping shape innovative rehabilitation services across the Mid North Coast.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology or Psychology, as outlined in the role requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in ABI/TBI rehabilitation, clinical assessment, rehabilitation planning and case management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to exercise independent professional judgement in complex situations.
• A commitment to person-centred care, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Current NSW driver licence.
• Approved iCare/Lifetime Care Case Manager status, or willingness to work towards approval, with knowledge of relevant NSW compensation schemes.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.