• Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference and help 'Close the Gap' in Aboriginal health!
• Highly attractive remuneration package + salary sacrifice
• Great benefits including annual airfares, accommodation allowance and 5 weeks’ annual leave

About the Organisation

The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is a community controlled primary health care service. It provides culturally appropriate curative and public health services for Indigenous people in and around the town of Kununurra which is situated in the East Kimberley.

Preventative and public health programs include GP clinics, maternal and child health, women’s and men’s health, chronic disease, sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol. Staff include doctors, Aboriginal health workers, registered nurses, health promotional workers and allied health professionals.

About the Opportunity

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is seeking a Tackling Indigenous Smoking Support Officer to join their team on a full-time basis in Kununurra, WA.

In this highly rewarding role, you will be working closely with the East Kimberley Tackling Indigenous Smoking team to deliver on the TIS Activity plan for the Halls Creek Region.

More specifically, you will:

• Delivering smoking cessation education sessions and workshops to key stakeholders across the region;
• Ensuring that program activities are well planned and evaluated in keeping with the regional TIS evaluation plan;
• Participating in appropriate training programs and networking opportunities;
• Reporting as directed, to line manager on service delivery data and KPI’s; and
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case management files in accordance with the TIS Program.

To be successful you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in community development, health or other relevant area;
• Demonstrated experience delivering education and community development programs to Aboriginal people;
• Experience in case management and goal setting with Aboriginal clients;
• Exceptional communication skills;
• Excellent literacy, computing and reporting skills; and
• To identify as a non-smoker; 

OVAHS is looking for candidates with well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to maintain client confidentially at all times within and outside the workplace. While not essential, candidates with Certificate IV in Training or Assessment (or willingness to undertake studies), will be highly regarded.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require a Current “C” class drivers licence, National Police Clearance and Working with Children clearance.

About the Benefits

OVAHS offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with GP's, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, SEWB workers, Health Promotion Officers, Family Support Workers, and Allied Health Workers. 

OVAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package (commensurate with skills and experience), plus generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay! 

In addition, you will have access to annual airfares after 12 months of employment to the value of $1,800 per year and accommodation allowance of $125 per week. You will also receive 5 weeks annual leave, giving you plenty of time to explore the region!

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Don't miss out on the chance to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!

Please note: Candidates must respond to the questions below and attach a current resume to be considered.

Candidates MUST be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and/or the right to live and work in Australia, as OVAHS does not undertake sponsorships.