• 1 x Full Time Position
• Located in Nowra (Jane Ardler Centre)

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) initiative is to contribute to 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 people. The activity will deliver a population and preventative health approach directed to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Regions, and is to be undertaken in collaboration with, and to compliment other health outcome related activities.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
11th February 2022

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The TIS and Health Coordinator will work within a multi-faceted Health and Wellbeing team, reporting to the Health Manager. The TIS coordinator will lead a small team of TIS/health Project Officers to promote, undertake, and support a range of programs, activities and workshops regarding strategies to address impacts of chronic disease; and contribute to the development and provision of community education and engagement regarding the effects of tobacco and supporting healthy living.  The position will involve a high level of coordination, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders including community, SCMSAC staff, project and community partners, health professionals, National Best Practice Unit, Dept. of Education staff and other government and non-government organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Lead and coordinate activities in accordance with funding guidelines and organisational policies and procedures

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of networks in local Aboriginal communities to build community capacity related to project initiatives and positive health outcomes

• Coordination, planning and delivery of TIS Activity Workplan and activities relevant to chronic disease health promotion

• Provide support, leadership and management to the TIS team to function as an effective team including clearly defining roles and responsibilities, open communication processes and ongoing performance monitoring

• Liaise and actively engage with the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU) to collect and report data to assist in the evaluation of the outcomes of the program

• Identify priorities of the local communities and tailor marketing materials to these whilst aligning with national approaches

• Coordinate and support in the provision of information to individuals, families and other groups, increasing the awareness of the dangers of tobacco to improve their lifestyle, and decrease the burden of chronic diseases.

• Promote and support smoke-free strategies in the workplace and exemplify non-smoking and quit smoking behaviours

• Participate in appropriate training programs and networking opportunities including national conferences, workshops and seminars

• Undertake administrative duties as required in accordance with program and organisational guidelines

• Participate in organisation-wide, site based and team meetings, collaborative planning activities and other meetings or activities relevant to position

• Contribute to the continuous quality improvement of systems and processes ensuring services meet professional and industry standards

• Identify, implement and evaluate harm reduction models and strategies that support Aboriginal communities to reduce smoking rates.
• Coordination of community, local and regional forums/events that engage community members in smoking cessation and harm reduction activities
• Assist the development of community resources, education and health promotion programs that provide meaningful, culturally relevant information and messages to support smoking cessation and chronic disease
• Prepare and submit all reports required to comply with the funding agreement within contractual timeframes.
• Comply with all SCMSAC Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the CEO, Senior Manager or Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria): For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please download above or contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2019-2022.