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Aboriginal Health Promotion Coordinator (50d) Position No: 006134 Level/Salary: HSO Level G7 $112,269 - $119,290 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Unit/Directorate: Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services - Public Health - Health Promotion Location: Wembley Closing Date: 2023-11-21 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture. Then look no further.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
About this role
This position assists the Manager Health Promotion to coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion interventions with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations for the primary prevention of chronic disease within the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) catchment area; assists to determine the strategic priorities for health promotion for the NMHS. Collaborates to implement agreed programs and takes a lead role to support and guide teams formed to implement those programs; monitors, evaluates and reports on activities and outcomes; consults with government departments, non-government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and the community to ensure intersectoral support for health promotion initiatives.
The works across the NMHS catchment area and aims to keep the population healthy by preventing chronic diseases ( cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease and some cancers) and injury. The Service has a population-wide approach and focuses on the main lifestyle risk factors causing the greatest burden of disease: smoking; poor diet; harmful alcohol use; overweight and obesity; and physical inactivity. Health Promotion professionals identify the causes of these risk factors and work collaboratively with local organisations and community to find ways to address them.
In this position you will lead the Priority Communities Program and collaborate with local service providers and community in priority localities to develop tailored interventions that support healthy behaviours and create safer environments.
This position reports to the Manager Health Promotion.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values-driven individual to join our dynamic Health Promotion Service. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality service delivery. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
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