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Key InformationPosition Type: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026Location: DarwinSalary Range: Community Services (HPCS) 3.1 to 3.4Application Closing Date: 16 January 2025About the Role: Indigenous Tobacco Action Worker LeadWorking as part of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, the Tobacco Action Officers Lead will oversee and coordinate the delivery of the smoking cessation support services and programs to Indigenous people in the Darwin Region, including clinic and outreach settings.
This role requires knowledge and expertise, with a minimum of 2 years of Tackling Indigenous Smoking program experience, particularly in working with clients with chronic health conditions prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The role will contribute to the delivery of the smoking and other Deadly Choices healthy lifestyle modules in school, academy, bush camp, and other settings to young Indigenous people, as well as school and community event-based health promotion and education activities.
What You Need to SucceedProvide leadership and direction to the TIS team in smoking cessation, assisting other public health programs within Danila Dilba by supporting program information for Indigenous people.
Collaborate with the management team to establish and implement clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.Participate in the delivery of health promotion activities at schools and community events.Participate in influencing smoke-free households, particularly in those where children reside.Assist the Communications team to deliver and develop tobacco control social marketing campaigns and communications.Influence and engage with the Tackling Indigenous Smoking National Best Practice Unit to ensure effective smoking control outcomes.Collect data in Communicare and Excel formats to inform the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program and quit smoking behaviours.Want to talk this job through some more? Give Rhiannon Binks a call on (08) 8942 5400.
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.
Applicants are advised that we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child-safe environment.
To work with DDHS, you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children's card, a current CPR certificate, and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Employment with us is subject to: Willingness to undergo a Police Check.Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) must be submitted.Full rights to work in Australia.Danila Dilba offers employees: 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)5 days paid leave during end-of-year shutdown (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)Career development and training opportunitiesSalary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options
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