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Assistant Coordinator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Aged Care
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2606681062 |
| Closing date | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Steven McNamara |
| Contact details | 0427 908 448 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As Assistant Coordinator, you'll play a meaningful role in strengthening culturally safe aged care across the region. From supporting Elders and their families to working alongside teams to improve service delivery, you'll help create better experiences and outcomes for the community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Guiding culturally safe, people-centred care that respects identity, choice, and community connection
- Building strong relationships with clients, families, and health partners to coordinate meaningful care pathways
- Supporting assessments and care planning to ensure services reflect cultural needs and individual goals
- Contributing to service improvements and staff capability that enhance quality and cultural responsiveness
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who leads with respect and purpose. You understand the importance of culturally safe care and bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation, and courage to everything you do. You build trust easily, communicate clearly, and take pride in supporting Elders to feel seen, heard, and valued. You're driven to make a lasting difference, not just meet expectations.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural perspectives
- Ability to support care coordination, assessments, and person-centred planning
- Confident communication and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have a relevant qualification in aged care, disability, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and/or experience working in community or aged care settings.
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Most importantly, you're passionate about improving care experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and committed to creating meaningful, culturally safe outcomes that reflect the values of compassion, dignity, and respect.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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