Aged Care Connector

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health • Full-time • Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia • $ 50.38k - $ 55.00k / year • 2m ago

Part-time (0.6 EFT) to full-time negotiable
Based at Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association
Between $50,382 and $55,002 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

Please note: This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association (LEAHA) in partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal community members in and around the townships of Lakes Entrance, Metung and Swan Reach.

This role has the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of the aged care service system and how to navigate it.

The overarching function of the role is to ensure that support for Elders is organised, sequenced, and supported to enable effective access to appropriate My Aged Care services both internal and external to the organisation.

You will work closely with the Aged Care Support Coordinator. They will also help determine the level of local demand for aged care services, identify existing aged care services, any service gaps in the area and continue advocacy work with Elders as required.

Qualifications and Experience

No specific experience is required for this role. Willingness to undertake further study relevant to the role would be well regarded.

You will need to be able to develop strong relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Benefits:

Options to purchase additional annual leave
Professional development opportunities
Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
A large friendly and supportive team environment

Enquiries:

Jodie Mills - Business Support Coordinator

Ph: 0400 432 908

Email: jodiem@glch.org.au

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close: Sunday, 15 September 2024