Elder Care Support Project Officer

7 days ago


Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Catholic Education Diocese Of Rockhampton Full time
Job Description

Role Overview

The Elder Care Support Project Officer will play a critical role in supporting the Elder Care Support - Aged Care Workforce program, which aims to assist older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to navigate and access aged care services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Connect with and support Elder Care Support workforce employed within AMSANT Member Services
  • Organize, sequence, and deliver non-accredited training and support for workforce to enable local workforce to support elderly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Work closely with the Workforce and Training Coordinators to ensure effective program delivery
  • Coordinate and organize workforce engagement activities, including Yarning Circles
  • Develop communication activities and materials appropriate for the Northern Territory context
  • Provide proactive support, including ongoing mentoring, to the ECS workforce
  • Participate in regular monitoring to ensure the ECS workforce continues to respond to aged care information and service needs in the communities and member services where they work
  • Support project management activities, including activity planning and reporting, as well as administrative record keeping and filing

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories, politics, and principles of Aboriginal community control and health sector
  • Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner
  • Experience in or willingness to learn about developing, delivering, and/or facilitating training
  • Sound understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the aged care system
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centred care and trauma-informed practice
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to or willingness to learn how to establish and manage project administration systems, including data entry and reporting
  • Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team

Desirable Qualifications

  • Qualification in community services, aged care, public health, or Aboriginal mental health first aid


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