Deadly Choices Officer

**Introduction**:
About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

**Description**:
About the role

The Deadly Choices Officer is responsible, as part of a small team, for the delivery of school and community-based health education, promotion and prevention activities, in line with the Regional Action Plan and the Deadly Choices and Smoking Cessation Procedures Manuals.

Duties

Ability to engage youth in order for the succession of the Deadly Choices program, to always engage in ways that are culturally appropriate.

As directed, undertake the effective facilitation, instruction and role modelling of key health messages and Deadly Choices education program modules.

Distribute health information/program materials from a culturally appropriate perspective and support participants in making healthy lifestyle choices and understanding of risk factors.

Undertake the distribution of program surveys and their collection, and ensure appropriate records of all program activities are maintained.

Delivery of Activities to support Community and Clinics.

Actively foster productive working relationships with local networks, government departments, other service providers and suppliers to promote the CCHS and remain abreast of emerging issues.

Participate in business planning processes and policy and procedure formulation and improvement within your area of responsibility.

Cultivate productive working relationships at all levels, which support the nurturing of internal and external relationships, facilitates cooperation, trust and respect, values differences and diversity and guides, mentors and focuses on the development of staff.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Health Care team that will help you grow personally and professionally. This is a career, not just a job. We are very passionate about growing and developing our employees and promoting from within. Join an organisation that truly lives our values every day, where our employees are happy to come to work.

**Benefits**:

- Permanent full time position with annual salary of $62,064.
- 10.5 % Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
- Work for a community-controlled organisation.

COVID-19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccinine.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Required
- Certificate IV or above in Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care - Community Care or equivalent.

Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate negotiate and liaise with clients and members of the community, general and technical staff in the provision of professional quality client service.
The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations.
Demonstrated ability to deliver health promotion programs, with experience in community engagement activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the health social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Demonstrated commitment to maintain a healthy lifestyle and engage and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to commit to lifestyle change.
Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld) and an ability to travel across the designated region as required.
Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
- Current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain.

How to apply