Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking program is a part of Wurli Strategic plan and vision to develop and deliver a holistic approach to health across all areas of the organisation for the Katherine community.

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator will be required to work in a collaborative manner across the Primary Health Service and Community Services sector of our business to provide effective harm reduction, cessation and education regarding tobacco use to our people.

This role will be responsible for the fostering of a culture of no smoking across the organisation and the development and implementation of effective interventions and capacity building strategies in accordance with the priority health and wellbeing issues within the Katherine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as well as the staff of Wurli.

The role will be pivotal in assisting Wurli address the health inequities related to tobacco use for their people and engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people at risk of marginalisation into a welcoming and non-threatening health intervention and wellbeing services.

We are looking for a “NON-SMOKER” who has a relevant tertiary qualification and preferably previous experience with Smoking Cessation Counselling and previous experience working with Indigenous Communities.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of Health Promotions and or Public Health
• Sound knowledge and understanding of indigenous societies and culture, including issues effecting indigenous people in contemporary Australian Society and knowledge of Katherine and surrounding communities
• A high level of communication skills and a demonstrated willingness and ability to represent the organisation externally, including managing and developing essential stakeholder relationships and partnerships

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service offers a supportive and team orientated work environment and is committed to supporting professional development for their employees.

In return for your commitment and dedication to our team, you will receive an attractive base salary (negotiable based on your experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

• Salary packaging options;
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, 2 weeks pandemic leave, study leave);
• Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation subsidy are available for eligible applicants.

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You will be able to view a full position description and other details required to submit your application. Whilst we do not require applicants to address specific selection criteria we do ask applicants to ensure that their resume and supporting cover letter contain information that address the key requirements of the role as outlined above and in accordance with the position profile details.