Tobacco Action Officer

Duration: Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2026

Base Salary: $70,993 to $76,403 per annum (HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

• Darwin?s only Aboriginal community-controlled health service
• 6 weeks annual leave + 5 paid days during Christmas shutdown
• Ongoing opportunity with career growth pathways

Job description

Deliver smoking cessation support services and programs to Indigenous people in the Darwin Region including in clinic and outreach settings.

Who are we?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

We work to address the social determinants of health including the broader issues that affect our people?s health, through evidence-based research and public advocacy. We also work to empower individuals, families, and communities to optimise their health.

About the role

The role will contribute to the delivery of the smoking and other Deadly Choices healthy lifestyle modules in school, academy, bush camp and other settings to young Indigenous people.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of smoking cessation and support programs information to Indigenous people.
• Participate in the delivery of health promotion activities at schools and community events.
• Deliver health promotion and education information and activities at school and community events.
• Participate in influencing smoke free households particularly in those where children reside.
• Assist the Communications team to deliver and develop tobacco control social marketing campaigns and communications.
• Influence and engage with the Tackling Indigenous Smoking National Best Practice Unit to ensure effective smoking control outcome.
• Undertake training and attend workshops designed to increase the effectiveness of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.

To be successful you will need:

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with Aboriginal people from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, history, and current social impacts on them.
• Demonstrated strong organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, cope with pressure and able to meet tight timelines.
• Sound presentation skills and confidence to speak to groups.
• The ability to interact and effectively engage with a range of administrative staff, medical practitioners, nurses, and other health professionals and external agencies.
• Demonstrated computer skills especially in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and client information systems.
• Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
• High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.

Desirable

• Experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.
• Certificate qualifications in Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience delivering community education and health promotion events.

What we offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave per annum
• 5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave).
• Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.

For further information please contact Rhiannon Binks at 08 8942 5400 or email [email protected].

Employment with DDHS is subject to a police check, a current NT working with children?s card, CPR certificate, and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.