Description: 

We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support accessible culturally appropriate public health programs and community activities reflective of community needs. With the aim to improve the health and wellbeing and engagement of the local community by promoting and encouraging active participation in culturally specific activities

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, local Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control health service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways 
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse health and social needs of Aboriginal people
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including a friendly and professional approach and an ability to deal with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Sound written verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, manage interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and remain impartial at all times. 
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability of working independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member, promoting cooperation and commitment to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties include (please see position description for full details):

• Engage with the community to identify and plan public health programs, projects, and activities 
• Assist to develop and deliver education sessions and public health awareness campaign(s)
• Investigate other opportunities for community engagement within the scope of CHADAC.
• Coordinate and facilitate community health initiatives such as the community kitchen, Women’s group, Elders gatherings and support school holiday activities ensuring each program has an emphasis on health education and promotion.
• Provide input into the CHADAC newsletter.
• Provide advocacy for individuals, families and the community around public health issues and concerns.
• Maintain records and statistics on projects, program activities, and educations sessions in Communicare and other written reports.
• Participate in staff, planning and accreditation meetings.
• Participate in the performance appraisal and supervision process.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities.
• Work as part of a team and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Undertake work in accordance with the CHADAC Code of Conduct and the CHADAC Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as directed.

Please click Apply Now and submit your completed applications by the closing date.

For further information or for any queries please contact Belinda Day, CEO, on 03 5869 3343. 

A position description is attached.