This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT
Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men & women are
encouraged to apply.
Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region
Classification: Programs
Base Salary: $95,235 - $111,740 per annum
Additional salary packaging: $15,899.94 p/a
Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500 p/a
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Public Health Executive Manager
Amazing further benefits including: 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry, Remote Retention Allowance of $750, and Relocation Assistance up to $5,000 to help you get settled into town!
Exciting opportunity for a full-time TIS Team Leader to join our Public Health section, based in Tennant Creek. Join this community-based Organisation and make a genuine difference to our community! This is a rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Town and Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi Health's drive to be a provider of high-quality holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way - don't miss out!
You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!
About us Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.
Anyinginyi Health is made up of four different sections (Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and well-being is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi Health's mission is to be a provider of high-quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.
About the Tennant Creek region Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes, and vibrant, diverse, and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving and gold mining town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.
About the Role Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Team Leader - Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) to join their Kalpa Purru Wirranjarlki – Public Health Services Section, here in Tennant Creek. This role is offered on a Full-Time basis.
Primary Objective: The aim of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program is to contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health outcomes by reducing tobacco smoking as the most significant risk factor for chronic disease among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Leading a small team, and in consultation with community, you will be responsible for developing, promoting and undertaking a range of supportive, evidence-based resources and activities aimed to reduce the uptake of smoking, to promote smoke-free spaces, and supporting smoking cessation in Aboriginal communities within the Barkly Region.
Identified strategies will focus on community engagement as well as developing responsive, flexible, population and preventative health approaches to tobacco use outcomes to enhance community understanding of the effects of tobacco on overall and long-term health outcomes for Aboriginal people living in the Barkly Region.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Ability to demonstrate skills transfer to Aboriginal staff employed in the same work area as the contracted employee. Lead the development, coordination and facilitation of positive engagement, interventions and activities in accordance with the TIS program guidelines and organizational policies and practices. Lead the development of sustainable and respectful networks in Aboriginal communities within the Barkly Region to build community support for the promotion of smoking prevention and smoking cessation. Provide support, leadership and management to the TIS program team to function as an effective team in the provision of information to increase awareness of the dangers of tobacco to improve lifestyle and decrease the burden of chronic diseases, including clearly defining roles and responsibilities, open communication processes and ongoing performance monitoring. In liaison with the Aboriginal communities in the Barkly Region and the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU) identify, develop and assist in the delivery of responsive smoking prevention and cessation social marketing campaigns. Please refer to the attached position description for full responsibilities. Essential skills and experience: Minimum Diploma and/or equivalent qualifications or experience to sufficiently perform the key responsibilities of TIS Team Leader. Evidenced understanding of the Primary Health Care system and key issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Be in possession of or have the ability to obtain an Ochre Card (Working with Children). Be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated. If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you! When applying, please address the Selection Criteria listed in the Job Description as part of your Resume/Cover Letter.
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