Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Project Officer

Employment Category: Full-time

Employment Type: Fixed term to March 2026 (possibility of extension subject to funding)

Remuneration: $96,350.67 to $103,213.24 per annum + superannuation + salary sacrifice 

Commencement: March 2025

About the Opportunity

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Project Officer is responsible for the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the collaboration between the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) and Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) as part of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking – Regional Grants Program.

For further information, please click Job Description and visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• An understanding and a commitment to the principles of Primary Health Care, Community Development.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate health programs in a remote primary health setting.
• Understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of public health, smoking prevention and cessation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people including providing health promotion events, group activities and one on one counselling.
• Experience, skills and knowledge working in a multidisciplinary team, including teamwork and conflict management.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Sound working knowledge of computer software packages, i.e., Microsoft Office.

Additionally, desirable criteria include:

• The person is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and is acknowledged as such by their community;
• Tertiary qualifications in the area of health sciences: Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Education and Promotion, or equivalent experience.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working With Children Check (where applicable) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $ 96,350.67 to $103,213.24 per annum excluding superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous entitlements and fantastic benefits which includes:

• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Accommodation & power subsidy
• Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia and provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services to the Martu people of Newman and the four remote Aboriginal communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

Our passionate and multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced health professionals including GPs, Remote Area Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers provide holistic and high quality health care clients throughout the region.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. 

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.
2. Please include the contact details of two recent referees, with at least one being your current or recent direct supervisor.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 14th February 2025.

For further information about this position please call Tanaka Chitambo, TIS Program Team Leader on 08 9177 8307