Health Promotions Officer – Identified

About Us:

Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation (WAC) is committed to delivering culturally sensitive healthcare services to the Quirindi Walhallow and Coledale communities. Our comprehensive offerings include general practice clinics health screenings work development programmes Aboriginal disability liaison support and coordination of visiting services. With a team of regular GPs nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners we ensure that each service is tailored to meet the unique needs of our community members.

Opportunity:

The Health Promotions Officer is NACCHO funded until June 2027 to enable the delivery of the Improving First Nations Cancer ProgrambyAboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) in Coledale and across the Liverpool Plains NSW.

Funding will improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities across all parts of the cancer includes strengthening the ACCHO workforce to respond to inequities and barriers in cancer services to support the implementation of theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan.

Responsibilities:

• developcommunity-led place-basedcancer specific communications campaigns and engagementactivitiesto reduce stigma around cancerandaddresslifestyleriskfactorslinked to cancer
• identifylocal needs and prioritiesto develop and delivertailored culturallyappropriateplace-basedhealth promotion strategiesand resourcestoincrease cancer screening and preventionactivities
• supportthe coordination resourcingand delivery of regularholisticcancer screening days
• monitorcommunity engagement in prevention and screening activitiesandidentifygaps and areas for improvement
• build productive and meaningful relationships witha range ofstakeholders includingthe broader ACCHO sectorto inform the delivery of communications and resources
• conduct continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities such as undertaking training to accessand extractdata from Patient Information Management Systems (PIMS)
• compilea suite of reportingin collaborationwith NACCHOandACCHOstoimproverecall systems and eligibilitymonitoringto increase participation in screening.
• Take photographs and collect stories from community events ensuring appropriate consent processes are followed.
• Manage and maintain social media platforms including creating and scheduling posts videos and community updates.

About You:

It is preferred theHealth Promotion Officerwill have:

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunitiesand culturesand an understanding of the issues affecting the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Experience working professionally in health and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled setting would be highly regarded
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as public health healthpromotionand engagement or similar are preferred
• Abilitytoplan anddeliver programinitiatives and projectswithindedicatedtimeframesto a range of audiences
• Community engagement skills and/or experience in stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skillsincludingthe ability to use communicationto influencebehaviouralchange
• Ability to workindependently and as part of a team
• Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent identify as such and be accepted by their community.
• Experience using Canva Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic design tools or willing to learn
• Experience with website and social media analytics reporting or willing to learn

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals receive the support they need in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner. If you are dedicated to advocacy community engagement and positive change we encourage you to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for phone screening to be shortlisted for an Interview. If you have questions regarding the position please contact HR Manager Cassaie via email

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1