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Aboriginal Family Support Services is the leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) provides a range of services to the Aboriginal community throughout South Australia. Through strong leadership Aboriginal Family Support Services will influence change in policies and service delivery in all areas of capacity building within Aboriginal families and communities.

The ECN has the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements.

The overarching function of the ECN is to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services both internal and external to the ACCHO.

The ECN will work closely with the Elder Care Coordinator. They will also help determine the level of local demand for aged care services, identify existing aged care services, any service gaps in the area and continue advocacy work with clients as required.

Who we are looking for: 

• The position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicates.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of networks with the community services sector (including Aboriginal agencies, government services and those provided by mainstream NGO and not for profit sectors).
• Be an outstanding ambassador for AFSS and how we conduct business.
• Communicate in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal individuals, groups, families and organisations.
• Provide support to enable client access to appointments. 
• Attention to detail including completion of relevant case work documentation encompassing intake. 
• Support clients to identify goals and needs to ensure they get the appropriate level of care and services, which can include referrals to other specialised serviced and support

To be successful you will need

• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Clearance - Obtained within the past 6 months
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
• Valid South Australian Driver’s License
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
• Aged Care Clearance
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A qualification in health or care related field is preferred but not essential

Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply online at www.screening.sa.gov.au

Working in a not-for-profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you? Click Here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website: https://www.afss.com.au/employment

Then tell us in a 2-page cover letter (that reflects the Key Result Area's found in the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume via our Seek Ad.

For more info, please contact Bree Simpson on 0456745*** (Mon – Fri, 8am – 4pm)

Applications close COB Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2-page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification we are unlikely to consider your candidacy.