Tackling Indigenous Smoking Educator

Tackling Indigenous Smoking Educator (4 positions)

Location: Western Australia - 2 x Derby & 2 x Fitzroy Crossing

Employment Type: Full Time

Remuneration: $66,627.60 - $83,284.50 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) is a national program that aims to support a reduction in smoking rates amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The TIS Program is contracted to deliver evidence-based health promotional activities across the Derby region. The primary aim of the TIS program is to increase awareness on the health impacts of smoking within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and to support priority groups such as pregnant women or youth, with community led activities and events.

The DAHS TIS team provides:

• Community based health promotional activities and education sessions

• Partnerships with local community organisations, families and Elders

• Support for organisations, workplaces and family homes to become smoke-free and raise awareness surrounding secondhand smoke

• Collection of relevant tobacco use data from community members

• Promotion of tobacco control material via traditional media, social media and virtual reality platforms increase community reach

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and the issues facing these organisations in their service delivery

• Understanding and appreciation of the Aboriginal culture and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people

• High level of integrity in maintaining confidentiality is a pre-requisite for this position

• Well-developed time management skills

• Proven ability to work under pressure

• Ability to communicate well with people from all walks of life

• Sound computer skills including emailing and ability to use word documents

• Willingness to share with other staff member’s knowledge of the local community that is relevant to client care

• Previous experience as a Liaison Officer, Health Worker or similar

• To identify as a non-smoker

• National Police clearance

• Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license

• First Aid or CPR

• Working with Children’s Check

• Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working for a Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $66,627.60 - $83,284.50 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of employment to the value of $1,683
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading
• Salary packaging gross up amount of $30,000 option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation to Derby up to $5,000

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Human Resources on (08) 9158 4200 or email human.resources@dahs.org.au

About the Organisation

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services. It is required to comply with a number of Service Agreements with Commonwealth and State departments and agencies, and to operate with a number of government and private medical and health delivery organisations. The operating environment for ACCHS Australia-wide - has become increasingly complex and changeable in recent years and this is likely to continue.