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Keen for a change of direction? Know someone whos interested in joining our health service? Read on below to find out more about this career opportunity and share it around so that we can make DDHS even more deadly!Key InformationPosition Type: Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2026Location: DarwinSalary Range: $70,993 to $76,403 per annum (HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)Application Closing Date: 15 May 2025About the Role: Aged Care Engagement Officer (2 positions available)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).The Aged Care Engagement Officer has the primary responsibility of 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 Aged Care Engagement Officer 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 Danila Dilba.The Aged Care Engagement Officer will work under the supervision of the Co Ordinator- Intake, Assessment and Engagement. 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.What You Need to SucceedExcellent 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 landscape.Ability to or willingness to learn how to enter data and reporting.Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team.High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.Want to talk this job through some more? Give Coordinator Elder Care Support Kellie Wright a call on (08) 8942 5400 or email: kellie.wright@ddhs.org.auBenefits6-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 childrens 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr