Elders Aged-Care Support & Community Liaison (Full-time)

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Study leave

Employee Assistance Program

12 days personal leave per year

NAIDOC Day holiday

Personalized professional development

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation in Perth, WA, is seeking an Elders Connect Support Worker to connect with local Elders and their families, raise awareness of aged care entitlements, and work with the Elders Connect Support Coordinator. This full-time fixed-term contract expires on 30 June 2028 and starts immediately for the right candidate.

The role focuses on coordinated access to aged care services, service navigation, case management and community engagement, with an

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with Elders and families.
• Proven experience in case management and aged care.
• Understanding of person-centred care and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong analytical ability to assess demand and service gaps.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local aged care and internal ACCHO services.
• Willingness to learn and enter data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Client Support Coordination
• Service Navigation and Liaison
• Demand Assessment and Service Gap Analysis
• Reporting and Compliance
• Community Engagement and Relationship Building

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Aged care knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Data entry & reporting

Education

Community services qualification

Aboriginal mental health first aid

Job description

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation in Perth, WA, is seeking an Elders Connect Support Worker to connect with local Elders and their families, raise awareness of aged care entitlements, and work with the Elders Connect Support Coordinator. This full-time fixed-term contract expires on 30 June 2028 and starts immediately for the right candidate.

The role focuses on coordinated access to aged care services, service navigation, case management and community engagement, with an