Case Manager / Care Coordinator jobs in Wollongong, NSW

Case Manager / Care Coordinator work in Wollongong, NSW

Case Manager / Care Coordinator roles in Wollongong, NSW sit within growing demand driven by population growth and NDIS expansion. The region is attractive to practitioners pricing out of Sydney who want to remain in a full LHD 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.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is the anchor employer for mental health professionals in the Wollongong region, operating community mental health teams, acute inpatient services at Shellharbour Hospital, and a range of specialist services across the district. The University of Wollongong's School of Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine contribute to the local training pipeline.

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 Wollongong, NSW

• Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
• headspace Wollongong
• Neami National
• Flourish Australia
• Wesley Mission
• South Coast Medical
• Grand Pacific Health