Health Promotion Officer

at  Queensland Health

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personsThe role will- Support and contribute to the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of preventive health/health promotion initiatives, policies and services that promote and protect the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women.- Support collaboration with key stakeholders to progress culturally appropriate preventive health interventions in priority settings to reach rural and metropolitan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women. - Identify, collate, analyse and convey information to a range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, peoples, and communities to support preventive health policy decision making.- Prepare and provide advice to guide the practical application of contemporary evidence and theory in planning, implementing and evaluating preventive health policy and interventions in a range of settings. The successful personYou will have demonstrated:

• Strategic planning and project management skills or ability to rapidly acquire skills relevant to the development, implementation and evaluation of state-wide preventive health / health promotion interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander women and girls.- Experience critically analysing data and information and providing evidence-based advice to colleagues, senior management and other stakeholders on preventive health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls.- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, communicate confidently through correspondence, briefings, committees, negotiation and consultations.- High motivation with a flexible approach to work, including willingness to participate in cross program initiatives to address crucial issues

Mandatory qualifications, registrations and other requirements- The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree in Health Promotion or Public Health. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.- Given the statewide remit of the team that this role is part of there will be intrastate travel requirements.
Identified position- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About usThe Division delivers policies, programs, services and regulatory functions that aim to improve the health of the Queensland population by promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, detecting and preventing disease and injury; and supporting high quality healthcare service delivery. Benefits - A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment - Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading- Flexible working arrangements- Diverse work culture- Career training and development
How to applyTo apply for this opportunity: - Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.- Members of one or more priority communities as identified by the Queensland Women and Girls Health Strategy including women with disability, rural and remote women and / or member of LGBTIQ+ community are encouraged to apply.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

• Strategic planning and project management skills or ability to rapidly acquire skills relevant to the development, implementation and evaluation of state-wide preventive health / health promotion interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander women and girls.- Experience critically analysing data and information and providing evidence-based advice to colleagues, senior management and other stakeholders on preventive health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls.- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, communicate confidently through correspondence, briefings, committees, negotiation and consultations.- High motivation with a flexible approach to work, including willingness to participate in cross program initiatives to address crucial issue