Health Promotions Officer

at  Townsville Aboriginal Islander Health Service

FULLTIME |TOWNSVILLE |CLOSES 5PM, 8TH MAY 2024

This is a dynamic and rewarding role, as TAIHS is a unique organisation, providing a varied range of services across multiple facets of our community.
TAIHS was established in 1974. At that time, it was the fourth Aboriginal community-controlled health service (ACCHS) established in Australia. TAIHS provides comprehensive primary health services and a range of community services. TAIHS seeks to improve health and social outcomes for the community through strategic partnerships advocacy for needs, promotion of awareness and education in improved health and social practices, the promotion of knowledge and understanding of underlying issues to address the unique patient and client needs and the development of evidence-based practices.
We “strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people”.

TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS POSITION, YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & LICENSES FOR THE ROLE WILL CONSIST OF

• Certificate III or above in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – Community Care or equivalent preferred, or preparedness to undertake VET training
• Demonstrated experience working in Healthy Lifestyle or similar Health or Community engagement/development programs is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business
• The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Proven ability to employ interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal), critical thinking problem solving skills in the work environment and to support others to problem solve challenging situations and issues
• Proven ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area
• Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications, internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages
• Please click here to view the current Position Description
• You must submit the below documentation;
• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position
  Email: hr@taihs.net.au
  Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment.