Apunipima Cape York Health Council – Cairns QLD
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.
About the Opportunity
There is a genuine occuptaional requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld), for this position to be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Reporting to the ITC Program Lead, the ITC Care Coordinator will travel to various Cape York communities and facilitate access to the program for eligible clients with chronic health conditions.
Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.
Mandatory Requirements
Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
Current Queensland Drivers Licence
National Police Check within the last 3 months or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:




Experience in chronic conditions management and care coordination
Experience advocating for access to services on behalf of clients
Experience working collaboratively with other health care providers to deliver or facilitateaccess to quality health care for clients
A working knowledge of clinical best practice in relation to chronic conditions management preferably in remote settings
Demonstrated understanding of integrated and team-oriented client care within a multidisciplinary primary health care team
Why work for us?
Competitive salary $88,121 per annum
Modern facilities and resources
5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
EAP program
Our Culture
Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in **** to advocate and support the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer
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📌 Itc Care Coordinator (Identified) (Queensland)
🏢 Apunipima Cape York Health Council
📍 Queensland