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.
Special/equal opportunity measure
This position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
The Elder Care Support Connector is resonsible for connecting with local Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services.
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 in Community Services or Certificate IV in Community Development
About You




To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a social and community worker or in a similar position
Experience in providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preferably in remote communities
Ability to assist and support clients to access services, reduce service complexity and confusion
Understanding of My Aged Care and operational guidelines or the ability to quickly acquire
Why work for us?
Market-competitive salary $93,297 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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