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Derby - Australia

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 86401 - 86401

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Tackling Indigenous Smoking Educator

Location: Derby Western Australia

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Remuneration: $86401 per annum pro rata superannuation salary sacrifice

About the Organisation:

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services.

About the Position:

Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) is a national program that aims to support a reduction in smoking rates amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The TIS Program is contracted to deliver evidencebased health promotional activities across the Derby and Kimberley region. The primary aim of the TIS program is to increase awareness on the health impacts of smoking within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to support priority groups such as pregnant women or youth with community led activities and events.

About You

To be considered for the position you must meet and address the following criteria with your application:

Essential:

Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and the issues facing these organisations in their service delivery

Understanding and appreciation of the Aboriginal culture and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people

High level of integrity in maintaining confidentiality is a prerequisite for this position

Welldeveloped time management skills

Proven ability to work under pressure

Ability to communicate well with people from all walks of life

Sound computer skills including emailing and ability to use word documents

Willingness to share with other staff members knowledge of the local community that is relevant to client care

Previous experience as a Liaison Officer Health Worker Health Promotion or similar

To identify as a nonsmoker

National Police Clearance (no longer than 6 months old)

Current C Class Drivers License

First Aid or CPR

WA Working with Childrens Check

Desirable:

Previous experience working for a Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.

About the Benefits

A base salary of $86401 per annum pro rata and will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Accommodation Allowance of $7800 per annum pro rata towards rental costs
  • Annual Airfare DerbyPerthDerby return after 12 months of continuous employment to the value of $1683
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5 Leave loading
  • Salary packaging gross up amount of $30000 optional
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 2 Weeks Study Leave
  • Ongoing professional development

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Shirley Bell Population Health Senior Manager onor email


Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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