Aboriginal Tobacco & Vaping Cessation Advocate

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service; Armidale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is seeking a Tobacco Action Worker to advocate for Aboriginal health and lead cessation efforts. You will organise community workshops, facilitate culturally sensitive education, and promote smoke- and vape-free environments at local and regional levels.

You will collaborate with Aboriginal communities to tailor messaging, support networks, and distribute resources, empowering youth and community members to discuss cessation options.

Qualifications

• Non smoker/vaper (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication (essential)
• Capacity to communicate with Aboriginal communities and services (essential)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) (essential)
• Self-motivation and the capacity to work with minimal supervision (essential)
• Current valid Driver's Licence (essential)
• Current National Police Record Check (essential)
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee) (essential)

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based education, awareness and promotional programs and activities targeting smoking and vaping cessation.
• Develop and maintain Aboriginal agency networks across Quit B Fit identified regions.
• Data recording and program evaluation.
• Attendance at Tackling Indigenous Smoking, NBPU workshops.
• Organise community workshops, attend events, and distribute educational materials with targeted messaging.
• Support networks for community and government service providers to share information and develop joint cessation approaches.
• Support providers to respond to people wanting to cease smoking/vaping.
• Assist in community education on smoking/vaping and facilitate access to culturally appropriate programs.
• Build relationships and referral pathways to local supports for community members.
• Comply with legislation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Non smoker/vaper

Excellent verbal/written communication

Capacity to communicate with ABORIGNAL

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's Licence

National Police Check

Working With Children Check

Job description

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is seeking a Tobacco Action Worker to advocate for Aboriginal health and lead cessation efforts. You will organise community workshops, facilitate culturally sensitive education, and promote smoke- and vape-free environments at local and regional levels.

You will collaborate with Aboriginal communities to tailor messaging, support networks, and distribute resources, empowering youth and community members to discuss cessation options.