Transient and Outreach Support Coordinator

Job Description

Keen for a change of direction? Know someone who’s interested in joining our health service? Read on below to find out more about this career opportunity and share it around so that we can make DDHS even more deadly! Key Information Position Type: Full time, fixed term Location: Darwin Salary Range: $78,695 – $85,992 (HPCS 3.1 to 3.4) Application Closing Date: 23 February 2025 About the Role Our deadly Transient and Outreach Support Coordinator will work within a multidisciplinary team to support homeless and transient clients with complex health and social issues. The team works with clients and other internal and external stakeholders to address issues that impact the physical health and wellbeing of the client. The Support Coordinator will be experienced in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing difficulties with homelessness, drug, chronic diseases, and alcohol abuse, providing links and referrals to mainstream and Aboriginal services, including their home communities and coordinating activities to achieve positive outcomes. What You Need to Succeed Cert III or IV qualification in relevant mental health field/primary health care or equivalent training/work experience or lived experience. Previous experience working in the Aboriginal Health Sector. Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care principles, multidisciplinary team approaches, and social determinants of health. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build partnerships. Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines related to healthcare service delivery in Australia. Two or more years of relevant work experience in a similar role. Additional Information Want to talk this job through some more? Give Transient and Outreach Manager Ronald Ogilvie a call on (08) 8942 5400 or email: 6-weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata) 5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave). Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum. Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position. Employment with us is subject to: Willing to undergo a Police Check. Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted. Full rights to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr