About Us

Over 20 years ago, we began with a knockout exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW that raised over a million dollars. People from one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the desert used those funds to build their own organisation – one founded on caring, compassion and determination.

Our early focus was to bring family members home to Kintore for dialysis, so they could receive care on Country, maintain their connection to culture, and pass on cultural heritage to future generations. It took time and hard work, but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, setting a precedent for many others to follow.

Today, we’re proud to support many communities in bringing their people home. We now provide dialysis in 20 (and growing) remote communities across the NT, SA and WA. We also operate two mobile dialysis trucks and offer a range of culturally safe support services, including Aged Care, NDIS, Primary Health, Social Support, Wellbeing Programs, and a successful bush medicine social enterprise.

We have come a long way in two decades – and the next chapter is just beginning!

Key Responsibilities

Act as a Social Support Worker for dialysis patients and their families.

Provide practical support for clients with complex needs as directed by the Social Support Coordinator.

Work collaboratively with the Social Support, Elder Care, and Clinical Services teams.

Assist clients with:

Personal shopping and banking.

Attending appointments and meetings (medical, housing, Centrelink, legal).

Visiting family members and participating in social and cultural activities.

Prepare and cook meals for social activities.

Organise and participate in WDNWPT-approved social activities.

Facilitate personal grooming and care.

Transport clients to various activities or appointments.

Support clients in advocating for their health, housing, financial, family, and cultural needs.

Help clients access and negotiate the service sector.

Work alongside the Clinical Coordinator to support primary health care needs.

Perform other relevant duties within the scope of training and capacity.

About You

Flexible, collaborative, and solutions-focused support worker with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for health equity.

Experienced in working independently across complex, remote and cross-cultural environments with empathy, cultural sensitivity and professionalism.

Committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities by providing practical, respectful, and person-centred care.

Adept at building trusted relationships, navigating service systems, and supporting clients to advocate for their health, social, and cultural needs.

Selection Criteria

Skills and/or experience in Social Support Services.

Open driver’s licence and willingness to travel to remote communities.

Current National Criminal History Check (within 6 months).

Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations (2 doses plus booster).

Willingness to obtain Food Safety Certificate, First Aid and CPR if not already held.

Desirable

Ability to facilitate group activities or cultural programmes that promote social connection and wellbeing.

Basic knowledge of food handling and nutrition, especially for clients with chronic health conditions.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to attend training relevant to the role and community needs.

What we offer

Attractive salary with 11.5% super + generous salary packaging options

6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Other generous leave entitlements

We offer relocation assistant to support your move to this beautiful part of Australia

How to apply

If you think you're a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter and resume via SEEK.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.

For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at [email protected]

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 26 June 2025

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.