Coordinator Health Promotion (First Nations Identified) at Children's Ground

The Gap, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Promotion, Team Leadership, Administrative Skills, Community Engagement, Cultural Knowledge, Project Planning, Data Management, Public Health Systems Navigation, Health Program Delivery, Social Justice, Outdoor Work, First Nations Communities Understanding, Supervision, Health Initiatives Development, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About the role The Coordinator (First Nations identified) will work within a small multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Children's Ground Family Health and Wellbeing Framework to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. The role will support the head of Health and involve team leadership, health program delivery, on country and in community. The position will assist to uplift the recognition and support of local traditional cultural knowledge system and practices and the agency of community member. About you Identify as Aboriginal/First Nations Have experience or qualifications in health promotion related field Have team leadership experience Moderate to high level administrative skills - data input, project planning, emails, reporting etc. Understanding and/or experience working with First Nations communities - understanding the issues facing First Nations people Current drivers license is essential Clinical health qualifications would be desirable as would experience in a start-up or NGO Ability to work outdoors is essential (project delivery on community) Self starter who thrives in an environment that is ambiguous, dynamic, variable and complex Passionate about social justice Key Responsibilities Work with community to develop, assess and monitor population health/health promotion priorities Manage and implement responses to create improved health and wellbeing outcomes Team coordination - work in an integrated delivery model and work closely with community development and learning teams Integration of health and wellbeing into early childhood curriculum, daily learning and development initiatives for children aged 0-12 Contribute to the development and implementation of health promotion initiatives Provide support to local First Nations people to navigate the public/private health systems Work closely with local community members and elders Provide support and supervision to staff within the health team - develop work plans and provide guidance and direction Coordinate and assist staff with the development of community, individual and family based health plans Ensure data and information is recorded and professional notes are being recorded to meet quality standards Work with key health and wellbeing stakeholders - Congress, Flynn Drive, Alice Springs Hospital

Responsibilities

The Coordinator will work with the community to develop and implement health promotion initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes. They will also provide support and supervision to staff within the health team and coordinate health plans for individuals and families.