Deadly Choices Program Officer at IUIH

Inala, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Education, Health Promotion, Prevention Activities, Lifestyle Choices, Risk Factor Understanding, Health Checks Promotion, Referral Pathways, Tobacco Cessation, Logistics, Community Engagement, Driving

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. About Us? The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The Deadly Choices Strategy in combination with consortium members across Queensland and the Deadly Choices brand and programs are widely recognised as a cutting-edge health promotion and education initiatives. About the Role? The Deadly Choices Program Officer is responsible, as part of a small team, for the delivery of school and community-based health education, promotion and prevention activities; in line with the Regional Action Plan and localised Key Performance Indicators. Your day to day duties may include: Distribute health information/program materials and support participants in making healthy lifestyle choices and understanding of risk factors. Promote CCHS’s and refer participants for Aboriginal Health Checks, to other health programs and clinical advice as appropriate. Assist in the logistics and set up for delivery of Community Days and member service activities. Provide direct positive lifestyle, tobacco cessation and health education messaging, support and materials; as part of stalls and other clinic based initiatives. Work with CCHS to identify and strengthen internal and external referral pathways to increase health check uptake and tobacco cessation numbers. About You? To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) Current Criminal History Check Current Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card) Current First Aid and CPR Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities What Can we Offer? At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people. Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service. Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs. Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies. Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more. Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options. IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.

Responsibilities

The Program Officer is responsible for delivering school and community-based health education, promotion, and prevention activities aligned with the Regional Action Plan and KPIs. Duties include distributing health information, promoting health checks, assisting with community event logistics, and providing direct lifestyle and tobacco cessation support.