Elder & Respite Officer - Identified Position

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

36-hour week

Job summary

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health, trading as Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services, is seeking an Elder & Respite Officer in Gympie to liaise with Elders and families on aged care entitlements and service access. The role supports the aged care team and coordinates with the Rostering Manager to prepare clients for plan reviews.

The role requires knowledge of Aged Care Rights and Standards, a health-related qualification and a commitment to culturally safe, community-led

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHO) or similar.
• Qualification in Aged Care and/or a health-related field.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Client Rights, Accreditation Standards and Outcomes.
• Experience implementing person-centred activity programmes for Elderly people with assessment and support planning in community/services.
• Ability to work with respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to teamwork and building strong community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Connect with local Elders and families to raise awareness of aged care entitlements.
• Assist clients with My Aged Care registration, contracts and costs.
• Support planning and delivery of aged care services and reviews.
• Build and strengthen partnerships internally and externally to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Assessment & planning

Empathy

Community engagement

Education

Aged Care qualification

Job description

Elder & Respite Officer - Identified Position

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health – Gympie QLD

Location: Gympie
Position: Elder & Respite officer(Identified Position)
Employment Type: Maximum Term (contract end date: 30th June 2027); 36 hours per week

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH), now trading as Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.

We are currently seeking a Elder & Respite Officer to join our Gympie team and make a difference in the lives of our community.

About the Role

The NCACCH Elder and Respite Support Officer connects with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements and to actively engage in NCACCH programmes. This role will work closely with the Rostering Manager and the Aged Care Team to assist clients to understand aged care service entitlements, including My Aged Care registration, contractual arrangements and costs to prepare Elders and their families for plan reviews and outcomes. This role also involves building and strengthening service partnerships both internally and externally, while supporting continuity of care across the service continuum and aims to meet and/or exceed the individualised needs of clients and their families.

About You

• Is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Has previous experience within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHO) or similar
• Has a qualification in Aged Care and/or a health-related field
• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of Aged care Client Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
• Has proven experience implementing and supporting person‑centred activity programmes for Elderly people with, when required, skills in assessment and support planning within a community services and/or health environment
• Can work with respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• Is committed to teamwork and building strong community relationships

PLEASE NOTE: Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

What We Offer

• Work in a culturally safe and supportive environment
• Be part of a community‑led organisation
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Salary packaging and employee benefits
• 36‑hour week for work/life balance

For more information and a copy of the position description please visit our website https://ncacch.org.au/about-us/work-for-us/