Fracture Liaison Coordinator

🦴 Lead innovative fracture prevention and osteoporosis care across Western Sydney

🤝 Coordinate multidisciplinary care and empower patients to manage bone health

🌱 Shape service development, research and quality improvement in specialist care

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 19

Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Based at Blacktown Hospital, you will join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and play a key role in developing and coordinating the Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention Service (ORP).

Working in partnership with endocrinology, hospital clinicians, general practitioners and community providers, you will help strengthen pathways that support patients following minimal trauma fractures and improve access to timely osteoporosis assessment and treatment.Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, collaborating with equivalent services across WSLHD.Be part of a multidisciplinary environment focused on person-centred, evidence-based care.Build strong partnerships across hospital, primary care, private and community services.Contribute to a service focused on reducing preventable re-fractures and improving long-term health outcomes.Support a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality improvement and clinical excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Fracture Liaison Coordinator, you will coordinate the ORP service and clinic in collaboration with the endocrinologist, providing specialist clinical support to people identified as being at risk of osteoporosis and re-fracture. You will:

Coordinate and evaluate the ORP, including patient recruitment, assessment, education, treatment pathways and long-term follow-up.Provide expert clinical advice and develop individualised care management plans for patients with complex health needs.Empower patients through education and coaching on osteoporosis, re-fracture risk, chronic disease management and self-management.Lead quality improvement, research, data collection and evaluation activities to strengthen service outcomes and clinical practice.Develop strong referral pathways and partnerships with healthcare providers to ensure timely access to investigations, treatment and multidisciplinary support.

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

Qualification: As per Allied Health Profession Registration: Current AHPRA Registration: Allied Health Professional

Selection Criteria

Relevant Allied Health qualifications with significant post graduate clinical experience involving populations with musculoskeletal conditions and/or chronic diseases.Demonstrated interest in musculoskeletal health care including extensive knowledge of the contemporary issues around osteoporosis and its management.Well-developed understanding of the concepts of chronic care and its application with people and communities where chronic care is required.Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary care and the capacity to work cooperatively and effectively with medical, allied health professionals and consumers with the ability to provide expert clinical education and training.Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.Proven ability to take initiative, make decisions, and work both autonomously and in a close team environment.Proficiency in Information Technology such as Microsoft applications, email, clinical software packages and an ability to manage and maintain database information with accuracy, proficiency and attention to detail.

Requisition ID: REQ673375

Applications Close: 16 September 2026

Need more information ?

Find out more about applying for this position.Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Sue Lynn Lau sue at lynn.lau@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0412788896

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.