Public Health Communications Lead — Yolŋu Communities (Part‑Time)

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 115.000 - 128.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a part-time Health Communication Lead to strengthen in-language health education and culturally appropriate resources for Yolŋu communities in East Arnhem Land. Based in Darwin, you will work with ARDS and the Public Health Manager to advance health communication initiatives and workforce development.

The role focuses on partnerships, interpreters, and evidence-based education, with a 0.4–0.6 FTE commitment and a fixed end date of 30 June 2027.

Qualificações

• 3+ years' experience in public health, health promotion, linguistics, communication or cross-cultural engagement.
• Experience working effectively with Yolŋu communities or in intercultural settings.
• Strong understanding of health communication principles, particularly in remote First Nations contexts.
• Experience supporting or co-designing health education initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and support workforce development.
• Knowledge of Yolngu Matha, experience working with interpreters or familiarity with ARDS communication methodologies will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a joint funding strategy and partnership approach between Miwatj Public Health and ARDS.
• Support the establishment of a Resource Development Review Committee to ensure health education materials are culturally appropriate, linguistically accurate and evidence-based.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Miwatj's Board Engagement Strategy.
• Support improvements in the use of interpreters across Miwatj.
• Strengthen culturally responsive health communication and education practices.

Conhecimentos

Public health

Health promotion

Cross-cultural engagement

Linguistics

Communication

Descrição da vaga

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a part-time Health Communication Lead to strengthen in-language health education and culturally appropriate resources for Yolŋu communities in East Arnhem Land. Based in Darwin, you will work with ARDS and the Public Health Manager to advance health communication initiatives and workforce development.

The role focuses on partnerships, interpreters, and evidence-based education, with a 0.4–0.6 FTE commitment and a fixed end date of 30 June 2027.