Deadly Choices Officer

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Heal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

Career progression

Staff gatherings

Job summary

ATSICHS Brisbane is seeking a Deadly Choices Officer to deliver school and community-based health education and prevention activities. You will promote healthy lifestyles, support local health services, and work within a culturally safe, community-driven framework.

The role requires travel between sites, a National Police Certificate, Working with Children’s Blue Card, and a driver’s licence. It is a permanent full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Compliance with security/background checks (police certificate).
• Clearances for working with children and rights to work in Australia.
• Ability to operate across multiple sites and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school and community health education programs.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and link participants to services.
• Coordinate local health events and health promotion activities.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with culturally safe care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

National Police Certificate

Working with Children’s Blue Card

Driver’s Licence

Evidence of Work Rights

Cert IV in Fitness or Cert III in Primary Health Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About us:

ATSICHS Brisbane delivers health care and community services that are culturally safe and built around the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Brisbane and Logan regions. We are a community-owned not-for-profit organisation, started over 50 years ago to improve health outcomes for our people, our way. Through offering wraparound services, we support the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of our people. We are working towards a future where our community thrives.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

About the Role

You can access the full Position Description by visiting our website under Join Our Team.

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, The Deadly Choices Officer is responsible for the delivery of school and community-based health education, promotion and prevention activities; in line with the Regional Action Plan and localised Key Performance Indicators.

Duties

• As directed, undertake the effective facilitation, instruction and role modelling of key health messages and Deadly Choices education programs.
• Distribute health information/program materials and support participants in making healthy lifestyle choices and understanding of risk factors.
• Work with the Team Coordinator to plan and implement localised events.
• Undertake the set-up of displays and stalls within Primary Health Care clinics, with a focus on tobacco education and awareness, healthy lifestyles and linkage to clinic supports and services.
• Assist in the logistics and set up for delivery of Community Days and member service activities.
• Promote ATSICHS Brisbane services and refer participants for Aboriginal Health Checks and other health programs as appropriate.

Culture

• Everything we do is driven by a deep connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• We're united in our purpose to improve lives, strengthen families, and support our communities to thrive.
• We embrace innovation, new technologies, and evidence-based approaches to mee the evolving needs of our community.
• You'll be supported by a welcoming culture where your voice is heard, your strengths are valued, and your wellbeing matters.
• We celebrate achievements, value collaboration, and make work an enjoyable and fulfilling place to be.
• Starting salary of $72,039 + 12% Super.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Salary package up to $15,900 net and add Entertainment Benefits up to $2649 every Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year.
• Work for an organisation that values growth and innovation to provide culturally safe community and health care.
• You'll be supported with training, access to learning and development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning) as well as career progression pathways.
• Employee Assistance Program - access up to six free and confidential sessions in any two-year period.
• Annual staff gathering, team building days, and team social gatherings.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required

• National Police Certificate.
• Working with Children's Blue Card or willing to apply.
• Driver's Licence.
• Evidence of Work Rights.
• Travel between work sites on a regular basis.
• Travel to work in the community on a regular basis.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their leaders and health professionals, while respecting traditional culture and values
• Ability to work on weekends and after-hours.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contribute to the team.
• The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate negotiate and liaise with clients and members of the community, general and technical staff in the provision of professional quality client service.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver health promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to engage and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to commit to lifestyle change.
• Demonstrated competence in use of technology and desktop applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired but not essential

• Cert IV in Fitness or Cert III in Primary Health Care.

Other Information

ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection, and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel safe, respect, and empowered.