Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Six weeks annual leave

15 days paid personal leave per year

Salary packaging

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Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking an Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands program officer to implement local health promotions and tackle indigenous smoking/vaping initiatives in Alice Springs. You will work with a team to design and monitor health promotion projects and support reporting to leadership.

The successful candidate will be Aboriginal identified, have relevant health promotion qualifications or extensive experience, and be prepared to travel to remote locations as

Qualifications

• Diploma level in health promotion or public health or extensive relevant experience.
• Experience building networks with families, communities and health organisations.
• Ability to develop and deliver population health activities and evaluate projects.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current NT Driver's Licence or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Implement local health promotional activities focusing on Indigenous smoking/vaping initiatives.
• Work with the team to design, implement and monitor Congress health promotion projects.
• Support the Team Leader and Health Promotion Manager to ensure reports are developed.

Skills

Networking & partnerships

Population health delivery

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Smoke-free workplace adherence

Education

Diploma level in health promotion or public health

Job description

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $82,426 - $91,689 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $102,871 - $113,340 (p.a.)*
• Full-Time, Continuous Contract
• ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION

About the role

The TIS Officer is responsible for implementing local health promotional activities with a focus on tackling indigenous smoking/vaping initiatives. Work in a team environment with other health promotion staff to design, implement and monitor Congress health promotion projects. This position supports the TIS Team Leader and Health Promotion Manager to ensure reports are developed.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Qualification to Diploma level in health promotion or public health or extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and relationships with families, individuals, communities and other health sector organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, deliver population health activities, evaluate and report on projects and programs effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and its applications at a high standard
• Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain
• Be a non-smoker with willingness to adhere to the Congress Smoke Free Workplace Policy.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Kasey Kopp, Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator, on:

M: 0448 117 689 | E: [e-mail]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.