- REF: REF376
- Date listed: 17 Jul 2026
- Location: Sydney CBD | Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
- Category: Aged Care
- Type: Permanent
Elder Care Connect Worker
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC)
Waterloo, Sydney NSW
Full-Time | Permanent
SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Salary Packaging + Annual Leave Loading
Aged Care | Community Outreach | Case Management | Aboriginal Communities
HiTalent Recruitment is proud to partner with Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) to recruit an Elder Care Connect Worker.
KBHAC is a survivor-led Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation dedicated to supporting Stolen Generations Survivors, their families and Aboriginal communities through healing, truth-telling and culturally safe services.
As part of its commitment to strengthening Aboriginal communities, KBHAC delivers community-based programs that support older Aboriginal people to remain connected, independent and engaged through culturally safe, person-centred support services.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal Elders, their families and carers by providing practical support, advocacy, service navigation and community engagement that improves wellbeing and strengthens connections to culture and community.
Why Join KBHAC?
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Permanent full-time position offering long-term career stability.
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Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay.
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Annual Leave Loading.
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Work within a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
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Join a passionate team committed to supporting Aboriginal communities.
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Ongoing professional development, reflective supervision and wellbeing support.
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Build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal Elders and community across Sydney.
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Elder Care Connect Worker provides culturally safe, strengths-based support to Aboriginal older people, their families and carers.
You will assist clients to access aged care, health and community services, provide advocacy and case management, coordinate referrals and support clients to navigate My Aged Care and other relevant services.
The role focuses on promoting independence, improving wellbeing and strengthening community connections while working collaboratively with Aboriginal organisations, health providers and government agencies.
Regular community outreach across Sydney forms an important part of this position.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide case management and practical support to Aboriginal Elders and their families.
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Assist clients to access My Aged Care and other community services.
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Develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
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Advocate on behalf of clients to improve access to services.
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Coordinate referrals and liaise with health, aged care and community service providers.
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Build strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and key stakeholders.
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Deliver community outreach and promote available support services.
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Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and client records.
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Monitor client outcomes and review support plans as required.
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Participate in team meetings, supervision and ongoing professional development.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (Identified Position).
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Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare, Aged Care or another Human Services discipline, or equivalent experience.
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Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities.
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Experience providing case management or care coordination.
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Strong understanding of culturally safe and strengths-based practice.
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Excellent communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Current NSW Driver's Licence.
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Working With Children Check.
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National Police Check.
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Willingness to undertake community outreach across Sydney.
Highly Regarded
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Experience supporting older people or working within the aged care sector.
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Knowledge of My Aged Care and aged care services.
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Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
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Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
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Experience using client management systems.
Roster & Working Hours
This is a full-time permanent position based in Waterloo, Sydney NSW.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (38 hours per week).
The role includes regular community outreach across Sydney to support Aboriginal Elders and strengthen community connections.
Who This Role Would Suit
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Aboriginal Caseworker, Community Worker, Aged Care Worker, Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Care Coordinator, Aboriginal Community Worker or Community Services Practitioner who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal Elders to remain connected, independent and engaged within their communities.
If you're looking to join a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal older people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact:
Nupur Patel
HiTalent Recruitment
0468 039 786
nupur@hitalent.com.au
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