Community Education and Engagement Officer

Danila Dilba Health Service; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata)

5 days paid leave during end-of-year停窶

Career development and training

Salary packaging up to $15,990 per anu

Job summary

Danila Dilba Health Service in Darwin is seeking two Community Education and Engagement Officers to deliver smoking cessation programs and health messages to Indigenous communities. The role involves outreach in clinics and community settings within the Darwin region.

You will work with the CEET team, promoting healthy lifestyle modules, school and event-based health education, while building partnerships with staff and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise tasks within time and budget constraints.
• Sound presentation skills and confidence to speak to groups.
• Ability to interact respectfully with Aboriginal people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver smoking cessation programs and Population Health Education to Indigenous people in Darwin.
• Contribute to Deadly Choices health promotion in schools, academies, bush camps and community events.
• Engage with school staff, health professionals and external agencies to promote health messages.

Skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Client information systems

Job description

• Position Type: Full-time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
• Location: Darwin
• Salary Range: $72,413 to $77,931 p.a. as per EA- Community Services (HPCS) 2.1 – 2.4
• Application Closing Date: Monday, 09 November 2026

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

About the Role:

Danila Dilba Health Service is seeking two passionate and dedicated Community Education and Engagement Officers to join our deadly Community Education and Engagement Team (CEET).

Working as part of the Community Education and Engagement Team, the Community Education and Engagement officers’ primary responsibility is to deliver smoking cessation programs and Population Health Education and Engagement messages to Indigenous people in the Darwin Region including in clinic and outreach settings. The role will contribute to the delivery of the smoking and other Deadly Choices healthy lifestyle modules in school, academy, bush camp and other settings to young Indigenous people as well as school and community event-based health promotion and education.

What You Need to Succeed

Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with Aboriginal people from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, history, and current social impacts on them.

• Demonstrated strong organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, cope with pressure and able to meet tight timelines.
• Sound presentation skills and confidence to speak to groups.
• The ability to interact and effectively engage with a range of administrative staff, medical practitioners, nurses, and other health professionals and external agencies.
• Demonstrated computer skills especially in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and client information systems.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

• 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options