Elder Care Support Connector (Identified)

Apunipima Cape York Health Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging up to $15900 per year

Induction and professional development

EAP program

Job summary

Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns, QLD, seeks an Elder Care Support Connector. The role connects with local Elders and families to raise awareness of aged care entitlements and coordinates support to enable access to services.

Applicants need at least two years in social/community work, experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and ability to navigate My Aged Care guidelines. This fixed-term position runs until 30 June 2027.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social and community work.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, preferably in remote areas.
• Ability to help clients access services and reduce confusion.

Responsibilities

• Connect with local Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
• Raise awareness of aged care entitlements and coordinate support to enable effective access to services.

Skills

Social work experience

Education

Blue Card (positive notice or exemption)

Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Community Development

Job description

Elder Care Support Connector (Identified)

Apunipima Cape York Health Council – Cairns QLD

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.

About the Opportunity

Special/equal opportunity measure

This position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The Elder Care Support Connector is responsible for connecting with local Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

This position is fixed term until 30 June 2027.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• National Police Check within the last 3 months or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
• Certificate IV in Community Services or Certificate IV in Community Development

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a social and community worker or in a similar position
• Experience in providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preferably in remote communities
• Ability to assist and support clients to access services, reduce service complexity and confusion
• Understanding of My Aged Care and operational guidelines or the ability to quickly acquire

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary $93,297 per annum
• Modern facilities and resources
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• EAP program

Our Culture

Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer