Cancer Support Health Promotion Officer Health Services Section Job at Anyinginy

Overview

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 $1,500 p/a

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Clinical Services Manager

Employee access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions

Amazing further benefits: 6 weeks annual leave, personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year, free general dentistry, and Remote retention allowance of $750

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

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multidisciplinary organisation providing 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 Health is made up of four sections (Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) to ensure a holistic approach to health and well-being. The 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.

About the Tennant Creek region: Year-round blue skies and vibrant communities in the Northern Territory with a rich cultural heritage and modern amenities.

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 duties include (but are not 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.

Additional information

• 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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