(High Salary) Aboriginal Care Coordinator
17 hours ago
Rewarding opportunity for a Part time Aboriginal Care Coordinator
Deliver culturally appropriate health care to the Aboriginal community of Fitzroy Crossing
Annual base salary of $82,646 plus Super and accommodation allowance of $7,800 per annum.
About Kimberley Renal Services
Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
About the Opportunity
Kimberley Renal Services now has an opportunity for an Aboriginal Care Coordinator to join their KRS team in Fitzroy Crossing WA on a Part Time basis.
Reporting to the Renal Service Manager you will assist patients with activities of daily living whilst attending the Renal Health Centre.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Establishing and implementing effective care coordination services within the region to support Aboriginal patients to seek more proactive chronic disease management and care.
- Provide relevant information and education about renal illness and treatments and assist clients to access services.
- Engage with Aboriginal renal patients in outreach home setting.
- Increase cultural awareness for renal staff new to the area of Aboriginal health.
- Work within the multidisciplinary renal team and advocate for the rights of renal clients and their family.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve access to mainstream primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will need to be committed to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control and an understanding of Aboriginal culture and willingness to create a culturally safe environment.
You will also work in accordance with OSH and Infection Control policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Please note: To be eligible for this role you will need to identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you will be required to hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and your employment will also be subject to a National Police Clearance.
About the Benefits
There are also a wide range of additional benefits for the role, including:
- Attractive annual base salary of $82,646 p.a. plus super;
- Accommodation Allowance of $7,800 p.a.;
- Salary packaging , up to $30,000 per annum optional;
Don’t miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley Region. Apply Now Applications close on 28th November 2025.
Please note: KAMS reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to closing date.
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