Aboriginal Youth Care Coordinator (Identified)
- Health Hub

Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Status: Full Time
- Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Program: Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub
- Supporting Access to GPs for Children Reports to: Executive Manager, Yaradhang

Salary:
Negotiable, dependent on qualifications and experience Plus: Superannuation at ATO SGP rate and excellent salary packaging Plus: NAIDOC Day, Public Holidays, Ex Gratia Days at Easter and Christmas Probationary Period: A six-month probationary period applies to this role Compulsory Clearances: Current WWVP Registration, Current National Police Check, Current Driver’s License Eligibility: This is an identified role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only. Confirmation of Aboriginality is required. THE ORGANISATION

Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation (est. 2019) and its affiliates Yerrabi Health and Yerrabi Housing (est. 2024) (all referred to as Yerrabi Yurwang) were established due to the high unmet health and wellbeing needs of the local Aboriginal Community residing in Canberra’s northwestern Ngunnawal region. Yerrabi Yurwang means to ‘walk strong’ and was bestowed upon the organisation by our esteemed and respected Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea OAM, who was also a Founding Board Member and our Inaugural Patron. Yerrabi Yurwang operates in the Northwest of the Australian Capital Territory, part of the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal People. Yerrabi Yurwang is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), which means it is owned and operated by Aboriginal People, for Aboriginal People,



and is committed to the principle of self-determination whereby we engage and empower Aboriginal People and their Families who utilise Yerrabi Yurwang’s services and programs. The successful applicant must maintain all required employment clearances, including a current WWVP Registration, current National Police Check, current Driver’s License and comply with any additional child and family sector screening requirements relevant to the role. THE ROLE

Yerrabi Yurwang is recruiting an Aboriginal Youth Care Coordinator to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 16 years and their families to access culturally safe, bulk billed primary health care through the Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub. The role will work alongside the Registered Nurse, GP services and Yerrabi Yurwang programs to identify children requiring preventive health care, reduce practical barriers to attendance, coordinate referrals and follow up, and strengthen continuity of care. The role will provide culturally grounded navigation, outreach, appointment support, transport coordination and brokerage, while respecting family authority, choice and self-determination in health decision making. THE PURPOSE

The purpose of the Aboriginal Youth Care Coordinator is to strengthen access to preventive and primary health care for Aboriginal children and families who experience barriers to mainstream services. The role will build trusted relationships with children, parents,



carers and kin; support families to navigate health and community services; and work across Yerrabi Yurwang programs to identify children who are not regularly engaged in primary health care. The position will support increased participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments, follow up care and referrals, while ensuring service delivery remains culturally protected, family-led and responsive to community needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Culturally Safe Engagement & Care Coordination Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal children, young people, parents, carers and kin and support families to identify their health priorities. Provide culturally grounded care navigation, outreach, appointment support and practical assistance to reduce barriers to accessing primary health care. Preventive Health Access & Follow Up Work with the Registered Nurse and Health Hub team to identify children due for preventive health checks, recalls, reviews and follow up appointments. Support families to attend Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments, GP appointments and other preventive health activities. Coordinate transport and approved brokerage support where practical barriers affect access to care. Track referrals and follow up with families and services to strengthen continuity of care and referral completion. Re-engage families following missed appointments using flexible, culturally safe approaches. Support children and families to understand available health services and make informed choices about their care. Integrated Service Coordination Work closely with Connected Beginnings, Empowering Families, NarraGunnaWali, Yaradhang and other Yerrabi Yurwang programs to establish supported pathways into the Health Hub. Facilitate warm referrals and coordinate with allied health,

📌 Aboriginal Youth Care Coordinator (Canberra)
🏢 Yerrabi
📍 Canberra