Join Our Team in Midland and Deliver Vital Services to the Wheatbelt!

About Us

Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation (MKAC) is a dynamic and growing Aboriginal community-controlled not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal people to achieve better health and well-being. Our vision is to foster healthy and thriving Aboriginal communities across Western Australia by providing holistic care in a one-stop-shop health and wellbeing setting.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary Package: We offer a very competitive salary package, including options for salary sacrifice to maximise your take-home pay.

Employee Assistance Program: Access comprehensive support through our Employee Assistance Program for your personal well-being.

About the Role

Based in Midland, this role will focus on delivering health promotion services throughout the Wheatbelt region. The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Officer plays a critical role in reducing smoking rates among Aboriginal communities by preventing uptake of tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes, and supporting smoking cessation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver culturally appropriate health promotion initiatives, such as forums, pop-up stalls, and support for smoke-free homes and workplaces.

Provide clear information to raise awareness about the harms of smoking and the benefits of quitting.

Evaluate and improve smoking prevention and cessation programs.

Build and maintain networks with local Aboriginal communities to support engagement and culturally tailored services.

Organise community events supporting anti-smoking campaigns (e.g., World No Tobacco Day, NAIDOC, fun runs).

Collect data for TIS program reporting and evaluation.

Support team capability through training and development opportunities.

Essential Certifications and Skills

Qualification in Health, Health Promotion, or relevant experience.

Current WA Driver’s Licence.

National Police Clearance (within 3 months).

Working with Children Check.

COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (from myGov, Medicare, or GP).

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health or Aboriginal health and well-being sectors.

Strong understanding of smoking harms and available prevention/cessation programs.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Proficiency in IT tools: word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Effective planning and time management abilities.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, and Quality Improvement principles.

How to Apply

For more details or a copy of the position description, please contact our People and Culture team on (08) 6174 7000 or email [email protected].

We warmly welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for delivering culturally safe and holistic healthcare. Join us and help drive meaningful health outcomes across our communities.