Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service - East Perth WA
The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in **** and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirabbooka, Maddington and Midland.
Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.
About the Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate.
Other entitlements include:
Salary packaging up to $15,900
Study leave
Employee Assistance Program
12 days of personal leave per year
NAIDOC Day holiday
About the role
The Elders Connect Support Worker (ECSW) is a pivotal role within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) focusing on enhancing the well-being and quality of life of elder community members.
The primary responsibility of this role is to connect with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements.
The ECSW will work closely with the Elders Connect Support Coordinator.This will be a Full-time fixed term contract which expires on 30 June ****.
Currently we have 1x vacancy requiring immediate start.
Primary Objectives
The overarching function of the ECSW 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 ACCHO.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support Coordination
Service Navigation and Liaison
Demand Assessment and Service Gap Analysis
Reporting and Compliance




Community Engagement and Relationship Building
SELECTION CRITERIA
Excellent and strong relationships with the local Aboriginal Community.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and build trusting relationships in the community.
Proven experience in case management, aged care, with a strong understanding of the aged care sector.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centred care and trauma-informed practice.
Solid analytical skills, with the ability to assess demand, identify service gaps, and contribute to Derbarl strategic planning.
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.
Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the inherent requirements of the role.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
No qualification is required for this role.
However, a qualification in community services and Aboriginal mental health first aid is desirable.
No specific experience is required for this role.
Willingness to undergo relevant Training provided.
A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on ******** *** or ******
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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📌 Elders Connect Support Worker (Perth)
🏢 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
📍 Perth