*This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.

Organisational Values

• Professional Integrity
  We treat all our people with dignity and respect
• Quality
  We always strive to do our best and improve the way we do things.
• Responsibility
  We commit to the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Client Focus
  We work toward improving the health and wellbeing of our clients and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure HACC PYP and CHSP services are provided to Aboriginal clients in compliance with the guidelines.
• Liase with assessment officers and support clients through the enrolment and assessment processes for HACC, CHSP, NDIS and aged care packages.
• Enter data daily and prepare monthly statistical reports for the Health Services Manager.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Aged Care Service providers and other Aboriginal and mainstream services.
• Prepare and monitor invoices for HACC CHSP services provided to Aged Care or NDIS clients
• Roster HACC PYP and CHSP workers to meet demand
• Outsourcing services as required
• Develop and implement a calendar of Planned Activities
• Other duties as directed within the scope of the employee’s skill level and training with negotiation
• Attend network meetings and forums relevant departmental change
• Develop consumer care plans designed to enhance client’s wellbeing and health in line with a wellness and reablement approach and or person-centred care.

Key selection criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Culture and health issues
• An ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and handle issues in a sensitive manner.
• Sound negotiation skills and well-developed communication skills.
• The ability to maintain records and manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience in providing HACC PYP and CHSP services in compliance with the guidelines.
• Knowledge of the Wellness and Reablement approach

 Qualifications and Experience

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Experience working in the HACC PYP or CHSP or Aged or Disability services

Other relevant information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Police check & Working with Children check.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and occupational health and safety principles and practices are required.
• You will need to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury you know about which could be affected by the described work duties. Under section 82 (7) of the Accident Compensation Act, failure to disclose such a pre-existing illness or injury will mean that, if employed, you will not be paid compensation for that condition.

Written applications should include a covering letter.  Please include the names and telephone contacts of at least two referees.

All applications must address the key selection criteria and include a recent resume

Address your application marked: “Private & Confidential”

To: Trisha Williams

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation

86 Hare Street,

Echuca Vic 3564

(PO Box 201)

Echuca Vic 3564

Email              Trishaw@njernda.com.au

Phone:                 (03) 5480 2250

All applications close: 30th Jul 2021