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Case Manager / Care Coordinator roles in Newcastle, NSW sit within steady demand with particular strength in community mental health, NDIS support, and AOD. The region attracts practitioners seeking Sydney alternatives with access to a full-service health system. case manager / care coordinator positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
Case management in mental health involves coordinating a person's care across multiple services — clinical, social, housing, financial, and community. Case managers conduct ongoing assessments, facilitate care planning, liaise with psychiatrists and allied health, and support people to achieve their recovery goals. The role requires strong organisational skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to work with complexity.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is the primary employer of mental health professionals in the Newcastle and Hunter region, operating community mental health teams, inpatient services, and specialist units across Newcastle, Maitland, and the broader Hunter Valley. The University of Newcastle's health and social work faculties provide a strong local training pipeline.
Typical salary
$75k – $105k AUD
Public sector rates follow state health awards. Senior case managers and clinical coordinators sit at the upper end. NDIS coordination roles may be salaried or fee-for-service.
Registration
Typically requires a clinical qualification — nursing, social work, OT, or psychology — with associated registration or professional membership.
Qualifications typically required
- Clinical qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychology
- Relevant AHPRA registration or professional membership
- Experience in mental health or community services
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Key employers in Newcastle, NSW
- Hunter New England LHD
- Hunter Primary Care
- headspace Newcastle
- Flourish Australia
- Mental Health Association NSW
- Catholic Healthcare
- Samaritans