Title: Be Healthy Project Officer

Location: Derby, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full Time (part time will be considered)

Remuneration: $79,806 - $84,721 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

About the Position:

Aboriginal people from several Kimberley communities have requested support for implementing culturally secure lifestyle modification programs that foster internal motivation, enhance health knowledge, and modify health beliefs and risk perception. The ‘Be Healthy’ program involves practical nutrition education, discussion of chronic diseases, cooking, stress management and group physical activity.

The ‘Be Healthy’ Project will empower Aboriginal people to increase exercise levels, improve nutrition and reduce obesity. It combines the power of research to drive evidence-based positive behaviour change with the wisdom, knowledge and cultural strength of Aboriginal communities, integrated with the major Kimberley healthcare providers. Other project partners include the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Rural Clinical School of WA, Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation, Diabetes WA, and Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.

About the Organisation:

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services.

About You

To be considered for the position, you must:

Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984

Good communication skills

High level of integrity in maintaining confidentiality

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Enthusiasm and willing to learn relevant skills.

Well-developed organisational skills

Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license.

National Police Clearance.

WA Working with Children's Check

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

Demonstrated ability to encourage and foster the work of others

Previous experience in field work and/or the health industry or research

Qualifications or experience in health promotion delivery.

There will be a small amount of regional and intrastate travel required including off road and air travel in light aircraft.

An occasional requirement to work outside of office hours.

Occasional public events to attend to facilitate the position requirements (outside of office hours).

Responsibilities include:

The scope of this position will include, but is not limited to:

Contribute to monitoring and evaluating Program delivery.

Improved self-efficacy (persons belief in their ability to succeed in a task or situation), self-reliance (persons use of their inner and physical skills), and increased knowledge, which can help community members take up and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Improved individual health gains (increased physical activity levels; improved diet, weight management and health indicators).

Contribute to development and validation of a culturally appropriate brief self-efficacy scale that will assess capability for healthy behaviours.

Contribute to following-up Program participants to assess longer-term health and other relevant outcomes.

Contribute to interviews with Program participants and other Aboriginal community members.

Contribute to documenting any organisational changes relating to a preventive approach to healthcare provision and completion of health assessments.

Actively support a productive team approach to program delivery and evaluation.

Adhere to any relevant cultural and ethics requirements.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $79,806 - $84,721 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of continuous employment to the value of $1,683

Accommodation allowance of $7,800 towards rent expenses

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading

Salary packaging gross up amount of $30,000 optional

Employee Assistance Program

Study Leave

Join us at Derby Aboriginal Health Services in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Hayley in Human Resources on (08) 9158 4200 or email [email protected]