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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position

The role of TIS Worker (Female) is to undertake activities aimed at reducing smoking levels and supporting smokers to quit within our service area. The Tackling Indigenous smoking (TIS) program aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by reducing the prevalence of tobacco use through population health promotion activities.

The primary goal of TIS is to:

reduce the use of smoking and e-cigarettes, and prevent uptake

promote ‘smoke-free’ communities, homes, cars, workplaces and other shared spaces

improve the life expectancy of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

increase the number of healthy birthweights.

Activities will include:

Evidence collection within our service area to inform the program.

Brief interventions and positive care through community and support groups.

Education activities, inclusive of social and media campaigns.

Referring clients to formal cessation programs (within our clinic/externally).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the profile of smoking within the community, the impacts of smoking, influencing factors on behaviour, and prevention and quitting issues within our service area.

Collect evidence to better understand motivations for smoking and quitting with our community members (learn why, where, when and what).

Use the evidence collected to plan and implement community programs that educate and support smoking reduction and quitting smoking.

Undertake brief interventions that lead to smoking reduction and cessation.

Deliver smoking cessation and support programs.

Work collaboratively with your team members to make a positive difference to the smoking profile of our community.

Work in partnership with other organizations to assist and promote smoking reduction and quit smoking.

Undertake induction and other training to develop the knowledge to perform this role at the highest level.

Other Requirements

Qualification in Health Promotion and/or experience in health promotion in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context is desirable

Must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening when role is to work with those with a disability.

Consent to undergo a Working With Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks.

Must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence.

Current CPR Certificate.

All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol screening.

Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $84,457 - $87,513 p/a

11.5% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).