About Us

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive programs based on principles of equity, access, empowerment, determination and collaboration.

About the role

This is a Full-time, Fixed term opportunity for an experienced individual to take on an important role to improve health and wellbeing of indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices. The successful candidate will be responsible supporting clients with a disability to build their capacity by ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to gain access to the NDIS Scheme. This will be achieved by providing Information, Linkages and Capacity building for Danila Dilba Health Service clients with disabilities to support them to become more confident to engage with NDIS and be successful in accessing all services under the NDIS within their communities.

• You’ll IMPACT the community, helping close the gap in Indigenous healthcare and wellbeing, one helping hand at a time.
• You’ll be PROUD, both of the work you do and who you work for.
• You’ll work with a TEAM, alongside people who are down to earth and truly dedicated to what we do.
• You’ll EXPERIENCE and learn something new every day through the variety of your role.
• You’ll embrace the OPPORTUNITY to progress your career - follow your path at Danila Dilba.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing Information of the National Disabilities Scheme and services clients can access under the NDIS.
• Assist children, young people, parents, families care givers to have the knowledge of the NDIS services that are available in their communities.
• Involving the client’s family / carer as appropriate in broadening their linkages and capacity building within their community to seek NDIS services and support.
• Linking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community people who are ‘not eligible ‘for NDIS to community mainstream supports.
• Providing appropriate information and assistance consistent with the requirements of the role (this may be in the client’s home or clinic setting)
• Maintaining quality client medical records
• Understand how the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Employ a holistic, culturally appropriate approach to the client, drawing out cultural or social issues which may be impacting the client.
• In consultation with other team members, work to develop and implement solutions to client needs (e.g. referral to relevant service providers for support regarding accommodation, finances, well-being and daily living, etc.)
• Provide information to the broader DDHS Team of the practical realities facing the client to build a culturally sensitive health plan which increases client ownership and self-determination.
• Use sensitive communication (yarning) approaches to check a client’s understanding of their issues and any medical treatment or medications required to improve their health.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven well-developed knowledge of and contemporary experience in working with client’s disabilities (e.g. Autism, Psychosocial Disability, Developmental Delay, Other Sensory/Speech).
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to NDIS and/or other NDIA Community Engagement Activities.
• Understanding of practical realities facing clients to help build a culturally sensitive plan which increases client ownership and self-determination by supporting the client to have all relevant information to create linkages with the NDIS Scheme.
• Actively promote awareness and benefits of the NDIS among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
• Well-developed knowledge of relevant disability services in the Darwin region (or ability to develop this knowledge).
• Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
• High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.

We want you to be proud of both the work you do and of who you work for! Follow your path at Danila Dilba - where every person matters!

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the online portal.

To be considered all applications must include:

• Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and
• Current Resume (CV)

For further information, please contact Carla Priest on 08 8942 5400 or at [email protected], using the subject line: Community Connections Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you experience any issues, please contact [email protected].

Please be aware that this position is an Identified position and only applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons will be considered.