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Key InformationPosition Type: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026Location: DarwinSalary Range: $70,993 – $76,403 per annum (Community Services HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)Application Closing Date: 16 January 2025About the Role: Tobacco Action OfficerWorking as part of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, the Tobacco Action Officers primary responsibility is to deliver smoking cessation support services and programs to Indigenous people in the Darwin Region including in clinic and outreach settings. 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 SucceedDemonstrated ability to interact and communicate with Aboriginal people from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, history, and current social impacts on them.Demonstrated strong organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.Ability to work independently and in a team environment, cope with pressure and able to meet tight timelines.Sound presentation skills and confidence to speak to groups.The ability to interact and effectively engage with a range of administrative staff, medical practitioners, nurses, and other health professionals and external agencies.Demonstrated computer skills especially in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and client information systems.Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.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 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: Willing 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) 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 shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)Career development and training opportunitiesSalary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options #J-18808-Ljbffr