Victorian Aboriginal Health Service – Traralgon VIC
11 days ago, from Institute of Data Australia
A supportive workplace that will help you to develop your skills furtherNot for profit Salary Packaging availableAbout the Organisation The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities.
The organisation has expanded steadily over the past 40 years to provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for our community.
As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities.
VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.
VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.
About the Opportunity With guidance from the Preventative Health Manager, the position will work as part of the Preventative Health Team to implement local health promotion activities particularly around Anti-Tobacco and Vaping.
Some activities will include School/youth programs, supporting in creating smoke-free homes and workplaces and community events, sharing information about smoking cessation, to increase community understanding of the dangers of smoking, benefits of cessation and benefits of smoke-free environments.
The position will be employed by the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) however the position will be based in Traralgon Victoria to ensure ongoing community engagement in the West Gippsland region implementing population health promotion activities mainly around Tobacco and Vaping.
Key Selection Criteria To be considered for this role you must have the following: The capability and engagement to understand the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal Community Control and transforming it into practice.Demonstrated capability to achieve the key responsibilities in:Community EngagementDelivery of group programsProject managementCollecting dataHow to Apply Please send your application, which must include a cover letter, resume and responses to the selection criteria, via ****** before Sunday 9pm, October 20th.
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