As Community Health Officer, you will support the social, emotional, cultural and physical wellbeing of Wudjari people and the broader Aboriginal community across the Esperance and Norseman regions.  

Working as part of the Community Development team and in collaboration with Bega Garnbirringu Health Service, you will deliver the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program and support the development of further community health programs as identified.

The role engages with community members, Elders, families, schools, health providers and partner organisations to increase community health outcomes; connect people with appropriate services and referral pathways; and support improved access to preventive health activities.  

The Community Health Officer is responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing and participation of children and young people in all activities and for complying with ETNTAC’s child-safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements. 

Based in Esperance, the role requires travel across Esperance, Norseman, and the wider Goldfields region, including occasional overnight stays.

How to apply

To assist you with preparing your application, please review the Community Health Officer position description and the core functions of the position.

Please get in touch with ETNTAC’s Operations Manager for the position description (contact details below).

We require you to submit:

• A one-page covering letter.
• A current CV including the contact details of two referees.
• A statement of no more than two pages addressing the following selection criteria.

Selection criteria

1. Why are you interested in the Community Health Officer role with ETNTAC?
2. Describe your experience engaging and building trusted relationships with Aboriginal community members, Elders, families, or youth.
3. Demonstrate your ability to plan and deliver community workshops, health promotion initiatives and/or group events.
4. Demonstrate your ability to show initiative, work effectively as part of a team, and manage day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
5. Describe your approach to navigating sensitive community or workplace situations while maintaining cultural safety and confidentiality.
6. Do you hold a current C-Class driver’s licence and a current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)?
7. If you don't already live in Esperance. Do you have a pathway to living in Esperance?

Please send your submission to

ETNTAC Operations Manager – Jonty Scoble via email at ••••@etntac.com.au or in person.

Closing date

5pm (Western Standard Time) Friday, 6 November 2026

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

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