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Form of workAbout Us?
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.
The Deadly Choices Strategy in combination with consortium members across Queensland and the Deadly Choices brand and programs are widely recognised as a cutting edge health promotion and education initiatives.
About the Role?
The Deadly Choices Program Officer is responsible, as part of a small team, for the delivery of school and community based health education, promotion and prevention activities; in line with the Regional Action Plan and localised Key Performance Indicators.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- Assist in the logistics and undertake delivery of the Deadly Choices education program into schools and communities
- Support and provide education, instruction and role modelling of key health messages at events
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and report to the Team Coordinator
- Work with CCHS to identify and strengthen internal referral pathways between services and programs, to assist access to support services and programs
- Work with the Team Coordinator to plan and implement localised events
About You?
- Current Blue Card
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Current Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
Desirable, but not mandatory:
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
What Can we Offer?
At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
- We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
- Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
- Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 29th January 2024
