Deadly Choices Tobacco Action Officer
We are looking for a committed individual to join our Deadly Choices Team. NORMANTON.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Gidgee Healing
Location: Western QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-2735-8304
Fax: +61-3-3262-8299
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Detail information about job Deadly Choices Tobacco Action Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Gidgee Healing Deadly Choices Team is expanding and we are seeking a committed and motivated person who is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle and better outcomes for our community. This is a full time position based in Normanton.
OPPORTUNITY:
The Deadly Choices Tobacco Officer is responsible for the delivery of school and community based health education, promotion and prevention activities.
This role includes the delivery of the following programs:
- The Deadly Choices program into schools and communities;
- Delivery of Tobacco Cessation programs into schools and communities;
- Delivery of further preventative health activities;
- Delivery of activities at community days whilst showcasing key health messages (pop-up stalls).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business;
- Ability to work with other health professionals and organisations;
- Understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate negotiate and liaise with clients and members of the community, general and technical staff in the provision of professional quality client service;
- Ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area.
ABOUT US:
Gidgee Healing is a dynamic Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service that provides a comprehensive and growing range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people residing in the Mt Isa, North West and Lower Gulf of Carpentaria regions. We provide General Practice, maternal and child health, social and preventative health, health promotion and education, allied health and specialist services. Gidgee Healing is also the lead agency for headspace Mount Isa and the Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service. Our organisation strives to enhance the accessibility and uptake of health services in our communities.
THE LIFESTYLE:
Normanton offers a relaxed and casual lifestyle, with a wealth of camping and exploring, scenic national parks as well as pristine river, lake and open water fishing and recreation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications to be received by COB Wednesday 1st August 2018
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Roxann Parker on (07) 4743 6681, quoting Ref No. 820325.