ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal Medical Health Service in Queensland.

Our services include medical and dental clinics, family and child services, social and emotional wellbeing services, early childhood programs, youth services and an aged care facility.

Our vision for the future is to deliver healthy, connected Indigenous urban communities. To do this we are focusing on five strategic priorities:

1. Champion healthy individuals and thriving families
2. Build a strong and sustainable future
3. Innovation and excellence
4. Our partners
5. Our people 

See more at our website - atsichsbrisbane.org.au

What we offer: 

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Medical Services;
• Competitive remuneration;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• Access to medical and dental services

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Deadly Choices Program Officer is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of ATSICHS vision and goals within their own scope. The Deadly Choices Program Officer will provide three (3) Key Functions

Role Functions

The DC Program Officer is responsible, as part of a small team, for the delivery of school and community based health education, promotion and prevention activities; in line with the Regional Action Plan and the Deadly Choices and Smoking Cessation Procedures Manuals.

Organisational Contributions

Conduct a range of workshops and support activities for ATSICHS staff, to improve tobacco cessation screening and intervention practices and processes.

Contribute to the Development of a Flourishing Team

Support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family. Staff will actively participate in team activities and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.

Essential: 

• Certificate IV or above in Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – Community Care or equivalent
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)  and an ability to travel across the designated region as required
• Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply 
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate negotiate and liaise with clients and members of the community, general and technical staff in the provision of professional quality client service
• The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver health promotion programs, with experience in community engagement activities. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the health social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain a healthy lifestyle and engage and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to commit to lifestyle change  

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Experience working in Healthy Lifestyle or similar Health or Community engagement/development programs, is desirable.
• Previous experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Applications can be submitted by following the links on the Recruitment page.

For any further enquiries please get in touch with our People & Culture Team on (07) 3240 8900 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Deadly Choices Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.