Tobacco Action Worker

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service; Newman; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks Annual Leave

Power Subsidy Allowance as per PAMS 정책

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and culturally respectful工作

Opportunity to make a meaningful diff

Job summary

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is seeking a motivated Tobacco Action Worker to join our Community Health Programs team in Newman, WA. This role supports the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Program to prevent smoking and promote health in Aboriginal communities.

You will work under the TIS Project Officer, delivering prevention activities, coordinating community events, and travelling to remote communities to strengthen health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities.
• Experience delivering health promotion activities, group programs, or one-on-one support.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Current unrestricted C-Class Manual Driver's Licence and willingness to drive 4WD vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.
• Deliver culturally appropriate smoking prevention and cessation activities.
• Coordinate and participate in community health promotion events, forums and awareness campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with community members, stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Assist with program monitoring, data collection, reporting and evaluation activities; travel regularly to remote communities within the PAMS region.

Skills

Communication skills

Health promotion

Community engagement

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

Education

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification

Health sciences or related discipline

Job description

Description

Help Strengthen Healthier, Smoke-Free Communities

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is seeking a motivated and community-focused Tobacco Action Worker to join our Community Health Programs team.

This role is part of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Program, supporting Aboriginal communities across the Western Desert region through smoking prevention, cessation support, health promotion activities, and community engagement initiatives. The position works closely with community members, stakeholders, and partner organisations to reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Project Officer, you will:

• Support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.
• Deliver culturally appropriate smoking prevention and cessation activities.
• Coordinate and participate in community health promotion events, forums, and awareness campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
• Assist with program monitoring, data collection, reporting, and evaluation activities.Support the development of community-led strategies to reduce smoking prevalence.
• Travel regularly to remote communities within the PAMS service region.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• An understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of smoking prevention and cessation programs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities.
• Experience delivering health promotion activities, group programs, or one-on-one support.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Current unrestricted C-Class Manual Driver's Licence and willingness to drive 4WD vehicles.

Desirable

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and community recognition.
• Qualifications in health sciences, education, community services, or related disciplines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package of $83,964.04 - $89,994.38 per annum
• Salary packaging benefits
• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Power Subsidy Allowance as per PAMS Policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and culturally respectful work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing