About the Opportunity

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is seeking a Tackling Indigenous Smoking Project Officer to join their team on a full-time basis in Broome, WA.

Reporting to the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Regional Coordinator, you will be primary responsible for monitoring and assisting of regional tobacco control activities throughout the TIS Indigenous Regions in the Kimberley.

More specifically, you will be:

• Ensure the program works within KAMS values and appropriate culture.
• Ability to support a regional team of community health educators in the delivery of Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.
• Provide proactive support to member services and the TIS educators to achieve key performance indicators
• Building knowledge and relationships with identified Indigenous Regions stakeholders

About You

To be considered for this position you will hold tertiary qualifications in health promotion, community development or health education or similar and have demonstrated experience working constructively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and/or communities.

Importantly, KAMS is looking for someone with good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills who has a sound knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting on the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require a Current “C” class manual drivers licence, and either hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children clearance prior to commencement.

About the Benefits

This is a rewarding role that offers you the opportunity to advance your career as part of a highly respected organisation. In addition, you will receive ongoing professional training opportunities to ensure your future career excels.

Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package $77,006 - $81,795 depending on experience plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging options
• Annual airfares after 12 months of employment up to $1,285 p/a
• Accommodation allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Electricity subsidy

Don't miss out on the chance to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!