People Experience - LGBTIQ Connectors
- Provide information and support to older LGBTI+ people accessing aged care services.
- Connect individuals with relevant services and community networks.
- Build positive relationships with LGBTI+ community groups and support social activities.
Your opportunity
As our casual LGBTI+ Connector, you will help older LGBTI+ people feel safe, connected and confident when accessing aged care services.
You will provide information, support and connection to older people recognising that some people may have experience exclusion, discrimination or pressure to hide who they are. Through your respect and person-centred approach, you will help create and experience where every person feels listened to, valued and able to be themselves.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Providing information and support to older LGBTI+ people as they access aged care services and community supports
- Connecting people with relevant services, networks and opportunities that support their wellbeing and independence
- Building positive relationships with LGBTI+ community groups, services and advocates
- Attending local community events and supporting social activities that reduce isolation and strengthen belonging
- Helping create inclusive, respectful and affirming experience for older LGBTI+ people.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A genuine commitment to inclusion, respect and person-centred support
- Understanding of the needs, experience and diversity of LGBTI+ communities, particularly in the context of ageing and aged care
- Experience, connection or involvement with LGBTI+ communities, networks, services or advocacy
- The ability to build trust and communicate clearly with older people, families, carers and community organisations
- Availability to work up to four hours per week, with flexibility for community activities and events
We Would Also Love You To Bring The Following Skills
- Lived experience of LGBTI+ communities, or strong community connection, knowledge and cultural capability in this area
- Experience supporting older people, community members or people navigating services
- Confidence engaging with a diverse range of people and building trusted local relationships
- A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting people to feel connected and included
Why join ECH?
We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits - all within a supportive environment where you can thrive.
What does this mean for you?
- A flexible casual role of up to four hours per week
- Meaningful work that supports inclusion, belonging and wellbeing for older LGBTI+ people
- Salary packaging of up to $18,549 per year to increase your take-home pay
- Health and wellbeing programs, including EAP and wellness initiatives
- Opportunities to connect through team events and organisational gatherings
For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at ECH, visit our careers page https://www.ech.asn.au/careers
Ready to be part of something special?
Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of life. We will review applications as they come in and move quickly to secure the right candidate.
For more information, please contact employ@ech.asn.au
Applications close Sunday 8th November 2026
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.
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