First Nations Health Promotion Officer - Arrernte Language

Children'S Ground; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Children's Ground in Central Australia seeks a First Nations Health Promotion Officer to promote family health and wellbeing through language-based resources and culturally grounded health practices. You will work with children, elders, and families to address health concerns identified in the community.

The role works within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Family Health and Wellbeing Framework, supporting local knowledge systems, and ensuring privacy and policy compliance across CG

Qualifications

• First Nations identified role with language skills (Arrernte or Central Desert languages)
• Experience in health promotion with First Nations communities
• Strong understanding of traditional and western health
• Good communication skills with language proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with Learning and Wellbeing team to provide health promotion in communities
• Develop and assess health needs with each community
• Create culturally appropriate First Nations language-based health resources
• Support delivery of health information and services across nutrition, wellbeing and maternal/child health
• Mentor Arrernte and non-Aboriginal staff and engage with elders and families

Skills

First Nations language skills

Health promotion with First Nations

Strong communication skills

Teamwork & facilitation

Education

Health-related degree or certificate

Job description

Children's Ground in Central Australia seeks a First Nations Health Promotion Officer to promote family health and wellbeing through language-based resources and culturally grounded health practices. You will work with children, elders, and families to address health concerns identified in the community.

The role works within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Family Health and Wellbeing Framework, supporting local knowledge systems, and ensuring privacy and policy compliance across CG