Connecting Care Worker

Maari Ma Health; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Public holidays off

Salary packaging up to 15,900 per year

Job summary

Maari Ma Health in Broken Hill (Far West NSW) is seeking a Connecting Care Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access culturally safe health, aged care, disability, housing and community services. You will work with clients, families and health professionals to provide advocacy, care coordination, referral support and health system navigation.

The role focuses on older Aboriginal people over 55 who are frail or vulnerable, with outreach to Menindee and Ivanhoe.

Qualifications

• Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access culturally safe health, aged care, disability, housing, social and community services.
• Provides advocacy, care coordination, referral support, health system navigation and practical assistance.
• Promotes holistic, culturally responsive care aligned with community values.
• Priority client group: Aboriginal people aged over 55 years who are frail or vulnerable.
• Outreach to Menindee and Ivanhoe from Broken Hill.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients, families, carers, health professionals and community organisations to coordinate care.
• Advocacy, referral support, health system navigation and practical assistance.
• Deliver outreach services to Menindee and Ivanhoe from Broken Hill.
• Ensure culturally safe, holistic care aligned with Indigenous values.

Job description

Broken Hill, Far West and North Central NSW

Indigenous and Multicultural Services (Community Services and Development)

Contract/Temp, Full time

Connecting Care Worker

1 x Full Time

1 x Part Time 20 hours per week

The Connecting Care Worker plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly older people and vulnerable community members, to access culturally safe health, aged care, disability, housing, social, and community support services.

Working closely with clients, families, carers, health professionals, and community organisations, the Connecting Care Worker provides advocacy, care coordination, referral support, health system navigation, and practical assistance to ensure individuals receive the services they need to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

The role promotes a holistic and culturally responsive approach to care that aligns with the values, traditions, and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The priority client target group for this position is Aboriginal people aged over 55 years who are identified as frail and/or vulnerable. Aboriginal people aged over 55 years who are functioning independently are not a priority for access to the services provided by the Connecting Care Worker.

This position works in Broken Hill and delivers outreach services to Menindee and Ivanhoe.

Salary up to 69,076 gross per annum plus super

Applications Close Friday 9 October 2026

Maari Ma offers a great range of benefits including:

Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

5 weeks paid annual leave per year (pro rata)

Additional 4 days paid leave during the Christmas Closure period

Public holidays off

Flexible leave accrual

Generous Salary Packaging, standard up to 15,900 per year. Plus access to SP Novated Leasing, Meal and Accommodation card and Remote Area Benefits to full benefits go to the employee.

Annual Enterprise Agreement Wage increases.

All Maari Ma Health employees are required to: have a cleared NSW Working with Children Check. (We will support you to obtain if you don’t have one) undertake a National Police Check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily stop you from being employed. We will talk with you about it privately.

Comply with the Maari Ma Staff Immunization Policy. This is a category a position, Screening and vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis, varicella, and annual Influenza is mandatory Maari Ma Health is a Child Safe Organisation and has a smoke and vape free workplace policy. Maari Ma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live, and we pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and emerging.

Salary:up to 69,076 gross per annum plus super