Community Health & Wellness Coach – Part-Time

Council Jobs; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

6 weeks annual leave

Additional TSIRC gazetted holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a Healthy Lifestyle Officer to join a multidisciplinary team and support health and wellbeing via movement, education and preventative programs. The role is based at Badu Island, 16 hours per week across Monday to Thursday, with a fixed term through June 2027.

You will work to raise awareness of healthy lifestyles, form partnerships, and coordinate culturally appropriate recreation and health activities for the Torres Strait community.

Qualifications

• Must have current Working With Children Card (Blue Card) or ability to obtain before commencement.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) for reporting and planning.
• Primary Health Care related qualification would be an advantage.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Torres Strait languages Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and/or Creole is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Increase community awareness of physical activity and healthy behaviours.
• Form partnerships with community and stakeholders to develop health programs.
• Develop and coordinate active culturally appropriate recreation programs.
• Develop weekly work plans to organise activities and events.
• Data collection and reporting into the Council's Tech One system after each activity.
• Collaborate with the TSRIC Multi Skilled Administration Officer to implement programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Health promotion

Community engagement

Education

Primary Health Care related qualification

Tools

Tech One

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a Healthy Lifestyle Officer to join a multidisciplinary team and support health and wellbeing via movement, education and preventative programs. The role is based at Badu Island, 16 hours per week across Monday to Thursday, with a fixed term through June 2027.

You will work to raise awareness of healthy lifestyles, form partnerships, and coordinate culturally appropriate recreation and health activities for the Torres Strait community.