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Multi-classified Team Leader - Patient Navigation (Health Professional/ Registered Nurse/ Psychologist)

2/24/2026

The Team Leader will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting adults and children with complex health and psychosocial needs, ensuring consumers and families navigate the health system effectively. This role involves providing clinical guidance, project support, and service leadership across adult and paediatric pathways while driving integrated, patient-centred, and trauma-informed care.

Salary

127597 - 142688 AUD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (PN 60996), Health Professional Level 4 or Psychologist level 4 (PN 67239)
Registered Nurse Level 3.1 Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Health Professional Level 4 Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Psychologist Level 4 Salary: $135,771 - $142,688 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT
Section: Liaison and Navigation
Closing Date: 10 March 2026

 

What can we offer you: 


 

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions

12.5%25 Superannuation.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.

 

About the Role:


Join Patient Navigation Services as our Team Leader!

Lead a vibrant multidisciplinary team supporting adults and children with complex health and psychosocial needs. Our services (LaNS and PLaNS) help consumers and families navigate the health system, ensuring they get the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

As Team Leader, you’ll provide clinical guidance, project support, and service leadership across both adult and paediatric pathways. You’ll drive integrated, patient‑centred, trauma‑informed care and strengthen connections across primary, acute, and community services.

Make a meaningful impact by transforming how people experience their care journey.

This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at RN3.1, HP4 or P4. There is only one position available. Please indicate which position you are applying for during the application process. You may also apply for multi-roles, allowing the selection panel to determine the most suitable level for you.

 

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Registered Nurse Level 3.1 Position Description.

 

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Health Professional Level 4 or Psychologist level 4 Position Description

 

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

 
To Apply: 


Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***


Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website

 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

 

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

 

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

 

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Phyo Courtis on (02) 5124 5030 or at  phyo.courtis@act.gov.au

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Key Skills
Team LeadershipPatient NavigationClinical GuidanceProject SupportService LeadershipIntegrated CarePatient-Centred CareTrauma-Informed CareHealth System NavigationPsychosocial Needs AssessmentLiaisonRegistered NursePsychologistHealth Professional
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipSocial ServicesGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Competitive pay ratesExcellent working conditionsSalary PackagingFlexible working conditionsSuperannuationEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to onsite PhysiotherapistsAccess to onsite cafesStaff cafeteriaPharmacyGift shop
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