Case Manager / Care Coordinator jobs in Port Macquarie, NSW

Case Manager / Care Coordinator work in Port Macquarie, NSW

Case Manager / Care Coordinator roles in Port Macquarie, NSW sit within growing demand driven by population expansion. Private practice is active. NDIS sector is strong. Older persons mental health is a growing need. Lifestyle appeal aids recruitment relative to more isolated regions. 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.

Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) delivers public mental health services across Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and the surrounding Mid North Coast region. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is the principal acute facility, and community mental health teams operate across multiple sites throughout the LHD.

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 Port Macquarie, NSW

• Mid North Coast Local Health District
• Port Macquarie Base Hospital
• headspace Port Macquarie
• North Coast PHN
• Uniting (NSW)
• Mission Australia
• Mind Australia