Deadly Choices Program Officer

Human Resource Dynamics; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bynoe Community Advancement Co-operative Society (Bynoe CACS) is seeking a Deadly Choices Program Officer to promote healthier lifestyles across the Gulf region. You will work with schools, community groups and local organisations to deliver health education and preventative health activities.

The role involves running programs, supporting events and encouraging access to Aboriginal health checks, with a focus on healthy eating and physical activity. Travel across the Gulf may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in community services, health promotion, youth work or education.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Good organisational skills and a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel across the Gulf region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging health promotion programs in schools and communities.
• Support community events and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Encourage participation in Aboriginal Health Checks and preventative health programs.
• Promote healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation.
• Build positive relationships with community members and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with program reporting.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Cultural awareness

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Help inspire healthier communities across the Gulf.

• Location: Mount Isa, QLD
• Hourly Rate: $40.49 per hour

About Bynoe CACS

Bynoe Community Advancement Co-operative Society (Bynoe CACS) has been working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for more than 50 years, delivering programs that strengthen health, wellbeing and opportunity across the Gulf region.

We're looking for a passionate Deadly Choices Program Officer to join our team and help deliver one of Queensland's most recognised Indigenous health promotion programs.

About the Role

As a Deadly Choices Program Officer, you'll work directly with schools, community groups and local organisations to encourage healthier lifestyles and support better health outcomes.

Every day is different—you could be delivering health education sessions in schools, running community activities, supporting health promotion events or encouraging people to access preventative health services.

If you're passionate about working with people and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging health promotion programs in schools and communities.
• Support community events and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Encourage participation in Aboriginal Health Checks and preventative health programs.
• Promote healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation.
• Build positive relationships with community members and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with program reporting.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys working with people and is committed to improving community health.

Ideally you'll have:

• Experience working in community services, health promotion, youth work or education.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities.
• Great organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region when required.

Essential Requirements

• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• National Police Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Experience in community engagement or health promotion is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference every day.
• Supportive and passionate team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work across unique Gulf communities.