Aboriginal Care Coordinator (DRHC)

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd; Derby; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation Allowance

Annual Airfare

Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) in Derby is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Care Coordinator to lead care coordination for renal patients in a full-time role. You will educate patients about renal health, work in outreach settings, and advocate for patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires experience with Indigenous communities, strong communication, and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement care coordination services for Aboriginal renal patients.
• Provide information and education regarding renal health.
• Engage with patients in outreach settings.
• Advocate for patients' rights within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop strategies to improve access to primary healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Facilitate culturally sensitive healthcare delivery with local Aboriginal Medical Services.
• Travel within the Kimberley region as needed.

Skills

Indigenous communities experience

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Confidentiality

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Support Aboriginal patients in proactive chronic disease management and care.
• Provide education and resources about renal illness and treatments.
• Enhance cultural awareness among renal staff regarding Aboriginal health practises.

About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) is the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Established in 1986, KAMS was formed to provide a unified voice for Aboriginal health and well-being, and to deliver centralised resources and collective advocacy in partnership with its Member Services. KAMS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Aboriginal health leaders from across its Member Services.

Our vision is that all Kimberley Aboriginal people are empowered to be strong, healthy, and connected through Aboriginal community-controlled services. Our purpose is to deliver holistic health and well-being outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal-led organisations, centred around Aboriginal culture and knowledge.

KAMS is a proud member of the Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA), the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA), and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Position Overview

The Aboriginal Care Coordinator role will be based inDerby on aFull-time basis. You will play acrucial role in establishing and implementing care coordination services aimed at supporting Aboriginal patients with renal conditions. This position involves providing essential information and education regarding renal health, engaging with patients in outreach settings, and advocating for their rights within a multidisciplinary team framework.

Key responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance access to primary healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, facilitating culturally sensitive health care delivery, and working collaboratively with local Aboriginal Medical Services.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who embodies a strong commitment to improving healthcare for Aboriginal communities. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience working with Indigenous communities from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Desirable attributes include previous experience in a health setting, mentorship capacity for Aboriginal staff, and sound computer skills. The ability to travel within the Kimberley region is also advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary of $85,126 per annum pro rata, along with additional benefits such as:

• Accommodation Allowance of $7,800 per annum pro rata
• Annual Airfare of $1,800 per annum pro rata
• The opportunity for salary sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

KAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.

Applications close: 16/11/2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.