Elder Care Support Connector

Location: Newman

Employment Type: Full Time

Employment Category: Permanent

Remuneration: $73,169.81 - $83,964.04 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice

About the Opportunity

The Elder Care Support Connector directly reports to the Practice Manager- Newman and is accountable to the Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements. The overarching function of the ECSC is to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services both internal and external to PAMS.

The ECSC will work closely with the ECS 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 clients as required.

To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Excellent and strong relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships in community.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working with older people.
• Understanding of the internal ACCHO services available to clients.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the aged care landscape.
• Ability to or willingness to learn how to enter data and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Prior use of patient information systems

Ideally, you would also possess (Desirable)

• The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
•  A qualification in community services and Aboriginal mental health first aid is desirable.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working With Children Check (where applicable) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $73,169.81 - $83,964.04 per annum plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• 5 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training + study leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates four remote sites, three of which have a team of one nurse and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidate will have a substantive location (Newman) they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care to the individuals and families within the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. 

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.
2. Please include the contact details of two recent referees, with at least one being your current or recent direct supervisor.

Applications close at 5pm, 22/11/2024.

For further information about this position please call, Elizabeth Ellis on (08) 9111 1777