Aged Care Connector

Description:

The AAC has the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements.

The role 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 Selection Criteria
 

To be considered for this role you must have the following.
 

• Understanding of and Commitment to the Aboriginal community

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships in

community.

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.

• 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.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Well-developed computer skills

• Ability to work in a stressful environment and adapt to change

• Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)