About Us

We began 22 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the desert, then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis, for people to be looked after on country and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow.

Today we're proud to say we have collaborated, supported and helped many communities to get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 communities across NT, SA and WA. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services, run a successful social enterprise and have big plans for more!

We have come a long way in 22 years!

About the Role

The Coordinator works alongside clients and families to identify the individual health care needs of our Elders and to support their rights to accessible, appropriate services.

This role involves client advocacy and assessment support, building trusted relationships with carers, families and service providers, and helping clients navigate complex health care systems.

A Purple House Coordinator is flexible and adaptable when challenges arise. They are resourceful, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement to ensure best practice.

Two key principles underpin this role: cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.

Functions

Positively promote Purple House Aged Care Services, and support clients in identifying suitable external providers when Purple House services are not available

Provide case management, care coordination and person centred care that upholds clients’ rights, dignity and independence

Support clients with assessments and referrals to internal and external services

Advocate on behalf of clients and families to ensure care and cultural needs are met

Complete administration, reporting and compliance tasks aligned with consumer directed care requirements and the Community Care National Standards

Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, timely reports

Provide operational support, including the maintenance of assets

Mentor and support Aged Care Workers and Elder Care Connectors

Work collaboratively and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

Promote a safe working environment in line with legislative requirements, follow Work Health and Safety guidelines, and report all incidents and near misses

Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as directed by the manager

To be successful, you will have:

A passion for improving equity in health care

Experience working with Aboriginal people and a strong willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment

Experience working with a variety of community services, or the ability to build effective relationships across community and service providers

Experience in coordination or management roles, including staff supervision, case management and report writing

Cultural sensitivity and the ability to empathise with clients and advocate on their behalf

Strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving

A willingness to work under the direction of Aboriginal leadership

The ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications and checks

Food Safety Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months)

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Current driver licence, or ability to obtain

Desirable

Certificate III in Aged Care or a related qualification (e.g. Community Services, Disability Work)

General knowledge of My Aged Care and its operational guidelines

Awareness of the issues affecting the region where the role is based

Experience living and working in remote communities or regional areas

What we offer

Attractive salary with 12% 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 24 August 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.