Care Coordinator - Malak

• Malak, Full-Time (Fixed-Term)
• Have a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous communities
• Work with a down to earth team, dedicated to what we do

Are you passionate about providing quality care coordination to clients whilst maintaining a culturally appropriate approach, then this is the role for you.

In this important role you will improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices.

This opportunity provides great learning opportunities giving you the chance to grow your skills and progress your career.

WHO ARE WE

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive programs based on principles of equity, access, empowerment, determination and collaboration.

WHAT WILL YOU FOCUS ON

You will facilitate the delivery of acute care and emergency management of clients presenting to our Malak clinic, working closely with a diverse team of clinical workers and Indigenous Outreach Workers.

You will play a critical role in arranging services outlined in our client’s management plans (e.g. specialist and allied health appointments, arrangements for home help, connections with support groups, etc.) as well as assist them to adhere to treatment programs and develop chronic condition self-management skills.

For a full position description please go to our ddhs.org.au website, under the Careers section.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Qualification as a health professional (e.g. Nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner) and current registration with AHPRA. [Consideration may be given to other appropriate qualifications/ training in specific circumstances and in consultation with the Department of Health.
• Proven well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes, cancer, respiratory and / or cardiac disease) and relevant management strategies.
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
• Understanding of practical realities facing clients to build a culturally sensitive health plan which increases client ownership and self-determination.
• Well-developed knowledge of relevant health and related services in the Darwin region (or ability to develop this knowledge).
• Proven teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
• High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An organisation with 31 years history and good standing in the areas we work.
• The ability to have a meaningful purpose driven role, with a reputable organisation who are always looking for diverse, new talent to come and join us.
• A culture committed to diversity, with a significant amount of key leadership positions being filled by Aboriginal talent.
• 6 weeks annual leave per annum and paid leave loading.
• Development and education support.
• Generous salary packaging which we can provide due to our not-for-profit status, which typically has a significant increase your take home pay. For more information on NFP tax savings Tax Savings Calculator - GO Salary.

APPLICATIONS

Please note that this is a funded position, so it will be a full-time fixed term contract to 30 June 2022.  We anticipate ongoing funding.

For further information, please contact Cheniqua Rocco on 08 8942 5400 or please email recruit@ddhs.org.au

To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria in this job advertisement by 3 October 2022.

COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CHILDREN

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.  Applicants are advised that we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.