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SalarySouth West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Smoking Cessation Coordinator to provide individual counselling and support for people withdrawing form nicotine addiction. This position is responsible for screening clients, providing intake assessments and developing care plans for individuals referred to the Smoking Cessation Program. Working as part of our Warrnambool Community Health team you will provide smoking cessation interventions in line with the evidence base and national standards and providing one on one counselling support to clients.
This is a part time position (16 hours per fortnight) available for immediate commencement.
What you bring
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and must have excellent communication skills. A minimum of 2 years' experience in health / community services and an understanding of the treatment of nicotine addiction is essential for this position.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 4 December 2022. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
