Tackling Indigenous Smoking Community Connector

ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll•Orange, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS), in partnership with Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service (GAMS), is seeking a passionate and community-focused Tackling Indigenous Smoking Officer to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, families and communities in improving health outcomes and reducing the harms associated with smoking and vaping. This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who is passionate about health promotion, community engagement and empowering communities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This position is an identified female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander role. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). As the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Officer, you will work across the OAMS and GAMS service footprint, delivering culturally safe education, health promotion and community engagement activities that support smoking and vaping prevention and cessation. You will build strong relationships with community members, schools, health services, partner agencies and community leaders to develop local solutions that improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Requirements

A strong connection to and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience working in community services, health promotion, Aboriginal health or a related field.
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Sound computer literacy and administration skills.
A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the service region.
Undertake and pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Complete a pre-employment wellness check (including drug and alcohol screening)
Hold or obtain a NSW Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

Deliver culturally appropriate smoking and vaping prevention initiatives.
Facilitate health promotion and community education activities.
Engage with Aboriginal women, families, Elders, schools and community groups.
Support individuals seeking to quit smoking or vaping through information, referral and encouragement.
Develop and maintain partnerships with local services and stakeholders.
Assist with program monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.
Promote the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program at community events and forums.
Provide reception and administrative support as required.