AnglicareSA Hiring for Aged Care Education & Information Officer (Aboriginal Identified) Job at Australia Full Time

• Part-time (approx. 30 hours per fortnight), fixed term contract (up to 30 June 2022)
• Based at Hindmarsh and Kilkenny, with travel across metropolitan Adelaide
• Support and educate people about Aged Care services and help them access the services they need
• Attractive salary packaging options available

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a professional, team focused individual who is passionate about helping others. The Aged Care Education & Information Officer will engage with various individuals, community groups and relevant aged care networks to educate and inform potential customers of the Aged Care system, its changing nature, assisting them to navigate the system and provide customers with information helping them choose the best aged care service for their situation.

If you are a natural peoples person who is values driven with a strong desire and passion to support people in receiving the best possible services for their circumstances, we would love to hear from you.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Deliver timely and accurate information to Aboriginal people and their relatives seeking support to access Aged Care services
• Support and educate customers about the Aged Care system and the services available, enabling them to obtain the best service/s possible
• Work with your colleagues at AnglicareSA to educate and assist customers to gain access to government funded/subsidised Aged Care services.
• Coordinate engagement with customers as well as the general community such as service clubs, community groups and other organisations
• Deliver excellent customer service to customers and stakeholders

What do you need to bring?

• In accordance with AnglicareSA’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy and pursuant to s. 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 SA, and s. 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
• Experience working with Aboriginal elders and established relationships within the Aboriginal community
• Australian drivers licence and roadworthy insured vehicle (for which you will be reimbursed for work related travel)
• Strong communication skills
• Tertiary qualification in either Health Science, Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences or equivalent will be highly regarded

Who is AnglicareSA?

As SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 65,000 people each year. Our 1,800 staff and 580 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

What we offer:

• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay
• Banking benefits, health care discounts, gym membership offers, paid parental leave, and much more
• A diverse and supportive team culture who have a focus on improving lives by working collaboratively
• Your own work laptop and mobile phone

How to Apply:

View the attached Job Description via the vacancy’s application page on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!

For further information please contact jake.ellul@anglicaresa.com.au.

Applications close Monday 9 August 2021.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services.