Health Promotion Coordinator (Tackling Indigenous Smoking)
Job No:
275930
Location:
Katherine, NT
- Earn a competitive salary of $89,896 - $110,414 per annum (commensurate with qualifications and experience) + superannuation
- Enjoy a varied role where you will directly impact the health and well-being of remote Aboriginal communities through the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program
- Relocation and accommodation assistance is available to help make this vibrant regional community your new home
Who We Are
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an industry-renowned provider of preventative, clinical, and emergency healthcare in the Northern Territory. We deliver a range of health services across the Katherine West region, covering primary healthcare and health education.
To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.kwhb.com.au/
How You’ll Make a Difference
KWHB has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Health Promotion Coordinator to oversee the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program based in Katherine, NT.
This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion activities and community outreach events, reporting to the Manager of Big Rivers Tackling Indigenous Smoking.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the organisation of large and small community outreach events and activities across the Big Rivers region
- Promoting resources developed for the Big Rivers Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program
- Ensuring events are smoke-free, well-signed, and focused on community engagement and education
- Collaborating with various coordinators to implement the Tackling Indigenous Smoking action plan
- Ensuring health promotion activities are evidence-based, appropriately evaluated, and informed by CQI approaches
What You’ll Bring to the Team
To be considered for this position, you’ll need tertiary education (can be a diploma) along with experience in public health, health promotion, adult education, community development or a related field. A combination of skills and experience may also be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and a commitment to the advancement of Aboriginal communities. Prior experience working or volunteering in a low-level health literacy environment or developing country would be considered an asset
Additional requirements include:
- Current driver’s licence
- Current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), or ability to obtain
- Current Criminal History Check, or ability to obtain
- Current COVID-19 immunisation certificate (3 doses required)
- Must be willing to travel (approximately 50%)
- Advanced computer skills
As our ideal candidate, you will join us with excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and expertise in stakeholder engagement.
Be Rewarded
In addition to a competitive salary of circa $89,896 - $110,414 p.a. (commensurate with qualifications and experience), you will receive a range of generous benefits as part of the KWHB team, including:
- Salary sacrificing opportunities up to $16,000 to maximise your earning potential
- Relocation assistance is available to help you make the NT your new home
- Access to a company vehicle and travel allowance is provided
- Expand your horizons and progress your career with a dedicated study allowance + up to 10 days of additional study leave!
- Ongoing professional development opportunities available
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about making a difference in remote Aboriginal communities, we want to hear from you - Apply Now!