Telephone Health Coach

This exciting opportunity within our 'My Health for Life' team is seeking an experienced Health Coach to join us at our Brisbane office in this full-time permanent position.

Read more about our 'My Health for Life' Program - https://www.myhealthforlife.com.au/ Would you like to?

• work for a people-led and values driven national organisation?
• receive entertainment and living expenses tax free benefits on top of your base and super?
• enjoy the flexibility of working from the comfort of your home and meeting the team in the office?
• utilise your health qualification and experience in delivering telephone-based Health Coaching to help Australians every day create positive outcomes?

If you responded with 'Yes' to the above questions, we would love to hear from you. Role purpose:

Reporting to the 'My health for life' Telephone Health Coach Coordinator, the Telephone Health Coach will be part of an allied health team responsible for delivering a state-wide telephone-based risk assessment and behaviour change program. This is aimed to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease through lifestyle modification. Key responsibilities:

• Conduct outbound coaching calls to participants enrolled in the My health for life program and flexibility of work hours to cover 8am-8pm.
• Deliver six sessions to each participant over a six-month period.
• Utilise motivational interviewing techniques to support enrolled participants to identify key behaviour change goals and implement strategies to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
• Program scheduling and delivery to a dedicated client load ensuring the ongoing efficiency of the Telephone Health Coaching service.

• A tertiary qualification within health or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering participant education programs utilising a behaviour change approach.
• Experience in delivering telephone-based Health Coaching interventions or similar health programs directed to individual clients.
• Demonstrated time and work prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting targets within a performance environment.
• Intermediate (or above) skills in utilising computer-based programs or software requiring accurate data collection, data integrity and timely reporting
• Communicate effectively with the team.

• National Police Checks are a mandatory requirement to work at Diabetes Australia, we appreciate your cooperation.
• Some after hours work may be required for the role.
• This position is based primarily in Brisbane, some travel may be required.

Application closing date: 9am Monday 11 March 2024

Diabetes Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our collective experience, fosters innovation and promotes a welcoming environment for everyone.

We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience for the role. Please reach out to Joy, our Recruitment Partner if you have any questions **********@diabetesaustralia.com.au

Thank you