Community engagement Officer – Male

Community Engagement Officer (Male) Tackling Indigenous Smoking

Closing Date: 5pm Tuesday 5 August 2025

The Organisation

Galambila Aboriginal Health Service Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Limited and Awabakal Aboriginal Health Service are partnering to deliver Tackling Indigenous Smoking activities for the Aboriginal communities along the central mid and north coasts of NSW.

Important Information

One full-time position is available through to 30 June 2026 located in Coffs Harbour

Galambila is an equal opportunity employer and all applications for vacancies are based on merit. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that being Australian Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW the successful applicant will need to provide documentation that they are recognised by the Aboriginal Community as being of Aboriginal descent.

Being male is a genuine occupational qualification for this role .This means that being male is a genuine requirement for the job and it is necessary for the job to be performed and delivered effectively when dealing with cultural mens business.

Galambila provides a smoke-free work environment and promotes a no-smoking culture for staff where they are encouraged and supported not to smoke. Smoking is not permitted at any time in the buildings of the workplace or vehicles of these roles you are considered role models in our communities and it is deemed important that the successful candidate have a smoke and vape free lifestyle.

All employees must have received two completed COVID-19 vaccinations prior to commencement.

Salary

Galambila offers the following salary package:

Base salary commencing $62652 to $86175 appointment will occur based on previous skills and experience;

Additional 5 days sick leave per year;

Additional leave for NAIDOC and Christmas; and

Monthly rostered days off.

How to apply

To apply for this role you will need to provide:

Your updated Resume; and

A maximum two-page cover letter addressing the capabilities relevant to the role.

You can submit your application directly by email to or online at

For further information or enquiries please ring Jane or Jen Blackburn on 02)

Late applications will not be considered for interview.

Applications must be received on or before 5pm Tuesday 5 August 2025

Community Engagement Officer

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that being Australian Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW the successful applicant will need to provide documentation that they are recognised by the Aboriginal Community as being of Aboriginal descent.

Capabilities

Essential

Self-disciplined: Manages own time to achieve key outcomes; Avoids distractions and diversions.

Culturally aware: Respects differences in all its forms; adapts language to aid communication; Values diversity as a strength and positively uses diversity.

Collaborative: Works with others to achieve common goals; Engenders a spirit of teamwork; Inspires trust.

Community Relations: Represents the organisation and promotes awareness of key issues in community networks and advances organisational objectives; champions important issues with community and stakeholders.

Communication Public speaking: Makes convincing presentations using a range of media to communicate key issues.

Communication Verbal communication: Provides considered responses and clear messages to inspire trust and confidence of others.

Desirable:

in providing primary health care to Aboriginal clients and / or community members.

in health promotion and the delivery of health education strategies.

working with sensitive and confidential information.

Licence

C Class drivers licence is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

There are no mandatory qualifications for this position. Existing qualifications that are highly regarded include:

Certificate III or IV Community Services;

Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs;

Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health; or

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health Promotions

Position Description

Position:Community Engagement Officer (Male) Tackling Indigenous Smoking

Location:Coffs Harbour

Pay structure:Galambila General Enterprise Agreement 2017

Annual Salary$62652 $86175

Hours per week38

Our Values Respect Accountability Inclusive Compassionate Empowerment

Our Purpose Culturally appropriate care that ensures the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for those on Gumbaynggirr Land

Our Vision Greater choices for our mob to improve health for all stages of life

Objectives

In this role you will be responsible for delivering culturally relevant population health programs for clients and community members through:

Increasing community awareness of the short and long-term impacts of smoking and vaping;

Supporting organisations to implement smoking and vaping cessation services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the geographical footprint; and

Providing health education and promotional activities across the geographical footprint

Role responsibilities

Provide support and training (Quitskills) to health and/or community organisations to set up and deliver culturally relevant smoking and vaping cessation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area;

Undertake health promotion activities and providing referrals to individuals to access smoking and vaping cessation services;

Identify the needs of relevant client groups engage with them and promote the benefits of intervention activities related to smoking and vaping behaviours.

Develop and distribute publications information and materials that facilitate health promotion activities related to smoking and vaping that is locally informed and tailored to community needs and priorities;

Support the promotion development implementation and evaluation of group sessions designed to assist with smoking and vaping cessation and educate participants about preventing and managing chronic conditions;

Collaborate with health services and other community organisations to implement culturally relevant smoking and vaping cessation services and program models effectively;

Work collaboratively within the team promote teamwork foster team cohesion and exemplify organisational values in all interactions;

Maintain accurate and timely data and information on programs and services to support program reporting and evaluation including data related to smoking and/or vaping; and

Promote smoke-free and vape-free workplace strategies to organisations and support organisations to implement smoke and vape free workplace policies.

Workplace responsibilities

Work collaboratively across Central Mid and North Coasts of NSW and respective Aboriginal communities;

Work as a team member seeking support guidance and direction as required;

Attend meetings and undertake training as appropriate to the role of Aboriginal Community engagement officer.

Perform any other duties consistent with the terms of employments as may be directed or implied from time to time; and

Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities

Follow defined WH&S and injury management policies and procedures;

Take reasonable care for the safety of others in the workplace;

Ensure that risk and safety is managed for off-site events and activities in the community;

Ensure organisational compliance with any requirements of the WH&S Act and other legislation with regard to health safety and welfare in the workplace;

Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health safety and welfare in compliance with the WH&S Act or other legislation;

Report all accidents or incidents which did or could have resulted in injury to others in the workplace or damage to property;

Report all hazards or potential hazards;

Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and participate in regular training in safety procedures; and

Provide input into regular safety inspections for their department.

Child Protection Responsibilities

Be familiar with and adhere to legislation in relation to Child Protection and comply with NSW Health Frontline Procedures for the Protection of Children and Young People; and

Attend training in Child Protection as required.

Continuous Quality Improvement responsibilities

It is the responsibility of each staff member to be aware of the contents of the policy and procedures manuals and work within the principles contained therein.

Each staff member is expected to be committed to quality service and to participate in activities to enhance continuous quality improvements in the workplace

Galambila Privacy and Confidentiality information

One of the many rules to which staff must strictly adhere is the rule of professional secrecy and access to confidential information. All Galambila employees must observe a strict code of secrecy in any matters relating to work at Galambila and particularly in relation to information regarding clients/patients.

It is equally important that members of staff do not disclose any health information of clients/patients to any other staff member unless this information is necessary for the provision of care and is exchanged in the course of providing care.

Matters concerning the work of Galambila including information about clients/patients must never be discussed outside of Galambila and each member of staff has a moral and legal obligation to Galambila not to violate the trust placed in them in the handling of sensitive and confidential client and organisation information.

Staff recruited to Galambila are required to sign privacy and confidentiality agreements upon commencement of employment. Breaches of privacy and confidentiality are treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment Arrangements

This is a fixed term contract role with maximum employment until June 2026. An offer of employment is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. All staff undertake Annual Performance Agreements and regular reviews. Your reporting lines may change from time to time at Galambila in accordance with operational requirements.

Travel will be required to occur between Central Coast and Tweed Heads supporting all communities and activities with the team.

This role is advertised across 2 grades level 1 and 2. The appointment will be to the relevant level dependent on the successful candidates qualifications. The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health Promotions (supported in the workplace).

This appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance for a police check and a clearance for working with Children undertaken by the Office of the Childrens Guardian (NSW).

Documentary identification required

Successful applicants will be required to provide the following documentation:

Working with Children Check verification;

Proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations or a completed medical contraindication from a medical practitioner;

Proof of identity (such as Birth Certificate Drivers licence Proof of Age Card or Passport); and

Confirmation of recognition of being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent from an