Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team Lead

4 weeks ago


Tennant Creek, Australia Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation Full time
About the Role

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the position of Team Leader - Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) in our Kalpa Purru Wirranjarlki – Public Health Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.

The primary objective of the 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.

As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a small team in developing, promoting, and undertaking a range of supportive, evidence-based resources and activities aimed at reducing the uptake of smoking, promoting smoke-free spaces, and supporting smoking cessation in Aboriginal communities within the Barkly Region.

You will work closely with community members, health professionals, and other stakeholders to identify and develop responsive, flexible, population, and preventative health approaches to tobacco use outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Primary Health Care system, key issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and experience in leading teams and developing programs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development, coordination, and facilitation of positive engagement, interventions, and activities in accordance with the TIS program guidelines and organizational policies and practices.
  • Developing sustainable and respectful networks in Aboriginal communities within the Barkly Region to build community support for the promotion of smoking prevention and smoking cessation.
  • Providing 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.
  • Liaising with the Aboriginal communities in the Barkly Region and the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU) to identify, develop, and assist in the delivery of responsive smoking prevention and cessation social marketing campaigns.

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 COVID19 Vaccinated.

About Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation:

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a multi-disciplinary organisation providing primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region. Our 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.

We are committed to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia and are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to the Public Health Executive Manager and should include a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close on Friday 22 November 2024.



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