• First Nations Health Promotion Officer
• Based in Alice Springs with travel to outstations and on country required
• Competitive remuneration, plus generous salary packaging benefits & 'bonus' leave over Xmas/New Year
• Part Time or Full Time options for the right candidate

About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, and to obtain a positions description, visit our website: https://www.childrensground.org.au

About the Job

This position is for a First Nations person with language skills, preferably in Arrernte or another central desert language, with a strong understanding of traditional and western health. The First Nations Health Promotion Officer will work with children, young people, elders and families to promote family health and wellbeing and to address key health concerns in the community. The position will provide information in first language and will work with western health promotion staff to develop family health plans and provide support to meet those outcomes.

About You

This position requires language skills, preferably Arrernte (western, central and/or eastern) or any other central desert language, with a strong understanding of traditional and western health. We will consider people wanting to return to health or re-enter the workforce and are flexible around hours (part time or full time). It does require knowledge/experience in the health promotion &/or support sector within a First Nations community. A current OCHRE card & Police Check or willingness to obtain is essential.

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…

Please apply via Seek with a pitch on why you are a suitable candidate. Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground, along with your current resume. The full job PD can be viewed on our website.

Applications close 5pm 7 March 2025..