First Nations Health Promotion Officer - Children's Ground - Darwin

• Salary $83,274 + 11% super
• Up to $5,500 for relocation assistance
• Full time, 12 month fixed term contract

Why Children's Ground?
Children’s Ground is a First Nations organisation that aim to end injustice and disadvantage. They deliver an innovative approach to education, health and employment services for families. It is designed, delivered and evaluated by– the community
In the Top End of the NT, Children's Ground work in the communities of Minmarama/Kulaluk, Knuckey’s Lagoon, 15 Mile and Marlkawo.
What’s in it for you?

• Salary $83,274 + 11% super
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Extra paid leave over Christmas/ New Year period
• Up to $5,500 for relocation assistance ($2k from Children's Ground & 3.5k from NT PHN).
• Access to NT PHN scholarships and bursaries
• Full time. Fixed term 1 year contract.

What’s the role?

• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver the Health in the Hands of the People framework aimed to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of First Nations communities in the Top End
• Recognise and respect local cultural knowledge systems and practices, and the agency of First Nation's people
• Work with children, young people, elders and families to promote family health and wellbeing
• Create and deliver responses to population needs with the local community
• Support service delivery by designing and delivering Health Promotion activities

Is this the right role for you?

• This position is for a First Nations person with a strong understanding of cultural and western health
• Min. 2 years’ experience working within Health Promotion.
• Experience working with First Nation people and communities with ability to work positively with people’s strengths and capacities, seeking opportunities for genuine inclusion
• Qualifications in Nutrition/Health Promotion or similar highly desireable
• Strong people skills – teamwork, communication, and collaboration
• Current driver's licence, OCHRE Card & National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

This role will require working regularly in outdoor conditions, sitting, standing, and moving around in outdoor settings, including getting in and out of motor vehicles and remote location work
NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Ashleigh McDonald on 08 8982 1056 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au