Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Play a key role in improving heart health outcomes for First Nations peoples. Maximum term role until June 2027
Part time (0.8FTE) - 4 days or30hoursper week
SA based withhybrid working options
Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Play a key role in improving heart health outcomes for First Nations peoples. Maximum term role until June 2027
Part time (0.8FTE) - 4 days or30hoursper week
SA based withhybrid working options
About us
For over 60 years, the Heart Foundation has been the trusted peak body working to improve heart disease prevention,detectionand support for all Australians.
Join us to help us achieve our generational vision to make heart health a reality for everyone in Australia!
Want to get involved?
Do you want to be part of the Heart Foundation's First Nations team prioritising heart health of First Nations people?
In this role you will play a key part in providing culturally safe, evidence-based heart health education and support for First Nations people in South Australia.
Responsibilities Delivery of the First Nations Heart Health Project South Australia project. Engaging with and fostering strong connections and partnerships that support better health outcomes for First Nations people. Development and delivery of culturally appropriate resources, education and training and targeted communications strategy to promote First Nations resources and training. Preparing and delivering key reports both internally and to the funding body. Working collaboratively across internal functions and with external stakeholders to integrate and translate the latest research, evidence, and insights into programs and activities. Attending key events and meetings to support the Heart Foundation's engagement in First Nations Health to contribute to relevant policy, advocacy, and development activities. Let's talk about you To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience in a health-related field or equivalent. Knowledge or experience in community development or health-related fields, lived experience would be advantageous. Demonstrated program and project planning and management. Understanding of issues, enablers and barriers relating to First Nations Health - experience in working to address equity and promote self-determination for First Nations communities. Demonstrated cultural understanding and sensitivity with experience of working directly with First Nations communities. Experience developing and deliveringtraining andeducation resources for communities or professional audiences. Ability to travel to communities across South Australia, with potential interstate travel. A consultative approach that promotes participation, cross-collaboration, partnership, and innovation and well-developed communication skills. Ready to apply? To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses the essential requirements by clicking the apply now button below.
Applications will close on Friday 13 December 2024, 5.00pm .
We can 'heartly wait to hear from you!
(PS: We may commence shortlisting candidates prior to the closure of this role, so please don't delay submitting your application!)
Be yourself, express yourself We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We strive to represent the communities we serve and recognise the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse team brings to our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.
If you would like to request any adjustments to our recruitment processes so they are accessible for you, please contact us. We don't need to know the reason for your request if you do not wish to share this information. We will treat your personal information in line with our privacy policy.
Our commitment to health & safety Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks which must be completed prior to commencement. This may include a national criminal history check, working with children check and other background checks relevant to the specific role.
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