Cancer Support Health Promotion Officer

Job Title: Cancer Support Health Promotion Officer

Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region

Employment Conditions: Full Time Contract, dependent on external funding

Salary: $84,826 - $94,803 per annum

Generous salary packaging:$15,899.94 p/a

Professional development incentive:Allowance of $1,500p/a

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Clinical Services Manager

Employee access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions

Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave as well as personal/ carer's leave up to 10 days per year, free general dentistryand Remote retention allowance of $750

ATSI Identified: This position is open only to those who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderperson.

Exciting opportunity for a full time Cancer Support Health Promotion Officer in our Health Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community

This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Town and Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi Health's drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi Healthis made up of four different sections (Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and well-being is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi Health'smission 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.

About the Tennant Creek region

Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes, and vibrant, diverse, and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in

500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving and gold mining town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.

About the Role

The Cancer Support Health Promotion Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally safe cancer prevention, awareness, and early detection programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Develop and deliver culturally appropriate education sessions on cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Coordinate and support community campaigns and events to raise awareness of cancers impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (e.g. breast, bowel, cervical, prostate, lung)
• Promote participation in national cancer screening programs (Breast Screen, Cervical Screening, Bowel Screening)
• Develop or adapt culturally relevant health promotion resources, including brochures, posters, and digital media content.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Work collaboratively with Elders, community groups, schools, and partner organisations to support cancer awareness and prevention activities.
• Facilitate consultation processes to ensure programs are culturally relevant, community-driven, and effective.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate cancer-related health promotion projects in alignment with funding and organisational priorities.
• Maintain accurate program data, records, and reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Contribute to service reporting, funding acquittals, and program reviews as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal culture and deliver services in a culturally responsive manner. You must be able to create and maintain accurate reports and have experience working in Aboriginal Health Services or similar. Previous experience within Remote Communities is essential.

Essential skills and experience

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (Section 50(d) – Equal Opportunity Act 1984).
• Knowledge and understanding of cancer-related health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated experience in health promotion, community engagement, or public health.
• Ability to design and deliver culturally safe, engaging health promotion initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including group facilitation and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with community members, Elders, health professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational and project management skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and basic IT systems.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within community/region.
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Desirable skills and experience

• Qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Aboriginal Health, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
• Familiarity with national cancer screening programs and related health policies.

Please note:

• Confirmation of employment is dependent on the outcome of the successful application for an Ochre Card/ Working with Children's Card and a Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• All Anyinginyi Health employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you

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