* Position
Title: Coordinator - Elder Care Support
* Duration: Full-time,
Fixed term until 30 June 2026
* Base Salary: $102,795 - $110,496 p.a. as
per Classification Admin
This
position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination
Act 1996 (NT).
WHO ARE WE?
Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health
Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to
providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services
and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli
Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.
ABOUT THE
ROLE
The Coordinator -
Elder Care Support plays a key role in enhancing the delivery of aged care
services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders across the Darwin
Region. This position leads a small team in supporting Elders, their families,
and carers to navigate the aged care system, access appropriate services, and
participate in culturally safe, trauma-informed care planning. The role
contributes to the design and implementation of practical supports that enable
Elders to live independently and meaningfully at home. It also builds staff
capability through education and coordination of aged care initiatives, while
strengthening awareness of available services and promoting best practice
across DDHS teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Participate
in workforce planning, recruitment, and ongoing professional development of
support workers, ensuring the team is skilled, culturally competent, and meets
the needs of elders.
* Monitor
staff productivity and service delivery outputs against rostered hours and
allocated budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with
funding requirements and organisational targets.
* Provide
leadership and oversight of the Elder Care Support team ensuring culturally
safe, trauma-aware, and healing-informed practices that meet the needs of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders.
* Provide
mentoring, guidance, and performance feedback to staff.
* Support
recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new staff.
* Foster a
collaborative and positive team culture.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
* Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
* Demonstrated sound knowledge of aged care sector, systems,
programs, access and assessment processes.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse
backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, using
inclusive and culturally appropriate approaches with an understanding of the
impact of colonisation on Indigenous wellbeing.
* Experience working in aged care sector or similar sectors such as
disability.
* Experience leading a high-performing team with a positive team
culture in a service delivery setting.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills including
experience managing workloads within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* Qualifications in Aged care
* Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Service.
* Experience managing relationships with funding bodies including
state and Federal Government.
* Demonstrated experience and competency in working with
Communicare.
IN RETURN WE OFFER
* 6 weeks annual leave.
* 5 days paid leave during
end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
* Salary packaging up to
$15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
* Career development and training opportunities
For further information please
contact - Ollie Sutherland| Senior Manager �? Aged Care | 0477
422 608
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO
* Willing to undergo a Police
Check.
* Ability and willingness to
obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
* Current driver?s licence.
* Current CPR certificate or
the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
* Fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register
(AIR) be submitted.
* Full rights to work in
Australia.