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SalaryLocation: Cairns servicing Cape York communities
Status: Full Time Permanent
Salary: $59,044 - $70,853 p.a. + 11% superannuation contribution
Under Section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.
About the Opportunity
The Health Promotion Officer works as part of a multidisciplinary team to participate and support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Health Promotion initiatives that address health priority issues in Cape York communities.
Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Enrolled in and working towards completion of a recognised health professional qualification in Health Promotion or equivalent with a major in Health Promotion
- Experience in delivering Health Promotion activities to local communities
- Demonstrated understanding of Health Promotion and population health
approaches, principles, frameworks, and theories relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Cape York - Proactive, energetic, with a growth mindset in looking for opportunities and improvements for activity and program delivery
- Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
- Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence
Why Apunipima?
Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. A career with Apunipima offers unique opportunities and experiences that set it apart from other more mainstream health services. Our people are a committed team, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Queensland's most at risk people. We do this by providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that focuses on empowerment, family and community.
Join us as we navigate the exciting challenges and rewards of health care in the diverse and beautiful landscape of Cape York, in partnership with its people, rich history and culture. As Health Promotion Officer, you will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, travel allowance, generous salary packaging opportunities and more!
To apply for this role, submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 04 February 2024.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Fiona Millard, Health Promotion Lead via 0488 093 *** or *************@apunipima.org.au.
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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