Elder Care Support Coordinator (Aboriginal Identified Position)Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation – Penrith NSWElder Care Support Coordinator (Aboriginal Identified Position)About SRACSydney Region Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC) is a community-controlled, not-for-profit Indigenous organisation dedicated to improving the health, social, emotional, and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
Established in ****, SRAC operates a Community Hub in Penrith and a Child & Family Centre in Doonside, offering a range of culturally safe and person-centred services to address disparities in education, health, and wellbeing for Indigenous communities.Position DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Elder Care Support Coordinator to support identified clients to navigate access to appropriate local aged care support services.The Elder Care Support Coordinator will provide advocacy support to ensure clients receive a culturally safe plan assessment, support clients to understand their aged care service entitlements, including My Aged Care registration, contractual arrangements, and costs, and help ensure Elders and their family are well-prepared for plan reviews and outcomes.Underpinning the role are two key work practices:



cultural safety and trauma informed practice.The Elder Care Support Coordinator will have an understanding of the historical and systemic issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and build genuine trust through purposeful yarning, respecting Aboriginal community knowledge and protocols, and ensuring Elders retain self-determination over their care pathways.This position will be based in our SRAC Hub located in Penrith.Selection CriteriaAboriginality.
This position is an identified Aboriginal position.
Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT ****An understanding of the issues experienced by older Aboriginal people living in the communityCertificate in Community Services or Aged Care or previous relevant experienceHigh level of verbal and written communication skills, experience in recording case notes and use of client management databaseDemonstrated skill in working with people with complex needs, and can maintain skilled boundariesFamiliar with local Aboriginal communitiesand community service providers in Nepean/Blue Mountains and Greater Western SydneyMust have or be willing to obtain a National Police Check and NSW Working with Children Check.Musthold a NSW unrestricted driver licenceBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Elder Care Support Coordinator (Aboriginal Identified Position) (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Region Aboriginal
📍 Sydney