Aboriginal Care Coordinator (KRHC)
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
Posted 11 days ago
Position Overview
The Aboriginal Care Coordinator role based in Kununurra on a Part-time basis - Renal plays a crucial role in establishing and implementing care coordination services aimed at supporting Aboriginal patients with renal conditions. This position involves providing essential information and education regarding renal health, engaging with patients in outreach settings, and advocating for their rights within a multidisciplinary team framework.
Key responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance access to primary healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, facilitating culturally sensitive health care delivery, and working collaboratively with local Aboriginal Medical Services.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a dedicated individual who embodies a strong commitment to improving healthcare for Aboriginal communities. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- A commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
- A current 'C' class manual driver’s licence.
Desirable attributes include previous experience in a health setting, mentorship capacity for Aboriginal staff, and sound computer skills. The ability to travel within the Kimberley region is also advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary of $85,126 per annum pro rata, along with additional benefits such as:
- Accommodation Allowance of $7,800 per annum pro rata
- Annual Airfare of $1,800 per annum pro rata, and
- The opportunity for salary sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
KAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the health of Aboriginal communities and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Closing date is 14/09/2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.
About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
KAMSC (Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council) is a regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS), providing a collective voice for a network of member ACCHS from towns and remote communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) was the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) established in the Kimberley in 1978, and was followed by the East Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (EKAMS, in Kununurra) in 1984. The vision for a unified voice, to provide centralised resources and collective advocacy for the sector, achieved reality in 1986 with the establishment of KAMSC.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.