Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual airfare

Accommodation allowance

5 weeks’ annual leave

Job summary

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services seeks a Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator based in Broome to lead a significant regional program. You will work with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, building partnerships and guiding activities that reduce tobacco and vaping use while improving community health awareness.

You will report to the Population Health Senior Manager and oversee program budgets, performance reporting and governance in line with Aboriginal Community Control

Qualifications

• Highly developed project management skills including facilitation and resourcing of meetings and consultations.
• Qualification in community development, project management, population health or related discipline.
• Ability to lead a population health program which is geographically dispersed and embedded into partner services.
• High level financial management, reporting and evaluation skills.
• Commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Control and demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety principles and practices.
• Current National Police Certificate and Western Australian Working with Children’s Check.

Responsibilities

• Represent KAMS & Member Services in smoking cessation and prevention forums
• Contribute as required to submissions, tenders and other plan and report that are organisation based
• Ensure compliance with relevant Service Level Agreements and contractual obligations
• Develop strong partnerships with member services to ensure the cohesiveness of the program across all IREGS in the Kimberley

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Financial management

Reporting & evaluation

Cultural safety

Police clearance

Education

Community development degree

Project management qualification

Population health degree

Job description

Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services•Broome, WA, AU

• Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference and help 'Close the Gap' in Aboriginal health!
• Highly attractive remuneration package - Base Salary of $105,843 per annum pro rata + salary sacrificing options
• Great benefits including annual airfare, accommodation allowance and 5 weeks’ annual leave

About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) serves as the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Since our establishment in 1986, KAMS has provided a unified voice for Aboriginal health and well-being, advocating for community needs and delivering centralised resources in partnership with our Member Services.

Our vision is to empower all Kimberley Aboriginal people to be strong, healthy, and connected through culturally appropriate community-controlled services. We are committed to holistic health outcomes in collaboration with Aboriginal-led organisations, integrating Aboriginal culture and knowledge into our service delivery.

Position Overview

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator will be based in Broome on a Full-time basis and will report to the Population Health Senior Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a significant regional population health program delivered through KAMS member services. Working across a geographically diverse network of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, you will build strong partnerships, strengthen program capacity and ensure TIS activities are responsive to the priorities and needs of Kimberley communities.

The role will provide strategic leadership, program coordination and operational oversight, supporting member services to establish meaningful goals, implement effective activity workplans and deliver outcomes that contribute to reducing tobacco and vape use and increasing awareness of its harmful effects.

You will represent KAMS and its member services across regional, State and national forums, develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, and provide high-level strategic advice to KAMS Senior and Executive Managers. You will also oversee program budgets, contractual obligations, evaluation and performance reporting, ensuring the program is effectively governed, accountable and aligned with the principles of Aboriginal Community Control.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent KAMS & Member Services in smoking cessation and prevention forums
• Contribute as required to submissions, tenders and other plan and report that are organisation based
• Ensure compliance with relevant Service Level Agreements and contractual obligations
• Develop strong partnerships with member services to ensure the cohesiveness of the program across all IREGS in the Kimberley

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dynamic and culturally competent professional who is passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities through education and prevention.

• Highly developed project management skills including facilitation and resourcing of meetings and consultations.
• Qualification in community development, project management, population health or related discipline
• Ability to lead a population health program which is geographically dispersed and embedded into partner services
• High level financial management, reporting and evaluation skills
• Commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Control and demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety principles and practices
• Current National Police Certificate and Western Australian Working with Children’s Check.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a competitive base salary of $105,843 per annum pro rata, along with additional benefits including:

• Accommodation Allowance of $13,000 per annum pro rata.
• Annual Airfare of $1,285 after 12 months of service.
• District Allowance of $2,920 (single) or $5,840 (double) per annum pro rata.
• Electricity Allowance of $1,440 per annum pro rata.
• Optional Salary Sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum pro rata.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

KAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.

Applications close: 2 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.