Paediatric Case Officer
Location: East Perth, WA
Division: Paediatrics – Derbarl Kids
Contract Type: Maximum Term Full time (12 months)
About the Organisation
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community‑controlled health service provider in Western Australia. DYHS delivers community‑based primary health care, caring for over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland.
Our services are grounded in community nursing, culturally secure care, prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, care coordination, and multidisciplinary teamwork to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
About the Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is offered, along with:
About the Position
We are seeking expressions of interest for a Paediatric Case Officer to deliver and coordinate community‑based paediatric care.
This role combines clinical nursing and care coordination to support infants, children and families to access specialist services while receiving culturally safe, family‑centred care.
The position works closely with families, paediatric specialists, allied health professionals, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate appointments with paediatric specialists (e.g., developmental paediatricians, dermatologists, audiologists, ENT, respiratory specialists).
Provide community‑based paediatric nursing and case management, supporting children with complex health and developmental needs.
- Act as the primary liaison between families and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Communicare.
- Ensure cultural safety and adhere to best practice guidelines.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Aboriginal health team to deliver quality care.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Proven experience in paediatric health or developmental settings, preferably with Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander children and families.
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of Aboriginal Child and Maternal Health issues and ability to case manage whilst performing clinical duties.
- Strong organisational skills and project management skills with ability to see through continuous quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate within the team and broader Derbarl setting.
- Strong sense of family centred advocacy and desire to participate in systems reform.
Desirable:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Relevant qualification with AHPRA registration as RN / EN or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.
Other Requirements:
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
- Valid WA Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel across Perth metro sites
- Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment
A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 1800 311 888 or work@dyhs.org.au
How to Apply:
Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:
– Current Resume including current contact details; and
– Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
