Working at Danila Dilba
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Key Information
- Position Type: Part time, fixed term until 30 June 2027 (30.5 hours/week)
- Location: Darwin/ Palmerston
- Salary Range: $72,413 to $77,931 per annum (HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)
- Application Closing Date: 26 August 2026
About the Role
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).
Danila Dilba Health Services is seeking for a motivated and compassionate Aged Care Engagement Officer who plays a vital role in building trusted relationships with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and their families. This position is focused on increasing awareness and understanding of aged care and ensuring individuals are supported in accessing culturally appropriate aged care services. Working under the supervision of the Coordinator Elder Care Support Program, the Aged Care Engagement Officer is responsible for coordinating and sequencing client support to facilitate smooth and effective access to both internal and external aged care services.
What You Need to Succeed
Essential
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
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Excellent and strong relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships in community.
- Experience working with older people.
- Understanding of the internal ACCHO services available to clients.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the aged care system and landscape.
- Ability to or willingness to learn how to enter data and complete reporting.
- Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Qualifications in Aged care or Community Services.
- Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
- Experience working in community setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centred care and trauma-informed practice.
Want to talk this job through some more? Give Coordinator – Elder Care Support- Kirstan Dowling a call on (08) 8942 5400.
Please access the Position Description, here.
More About Working at DDHS
Danila Dilba offers employees:
- 6-weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata)
- 5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave).
- Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Employment with us 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.
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