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Health Promotion Manager - Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation - Katherine

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  • Here is a rare and unique opportunity to put your Health Promotion and Manager skills together to make a difference in health literacy and community empowerment for the people in the region east of Katherine
  • Highly attractive salary circa $107,882 - $116,061 plus super, salary sacrificing & relocation assistance!
  • Amazing work/life balance, with 6 weeks annual leave giving you the chance to explore the surreal Australian outback and return home for holidays!

About Sunrise

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

The Sunrise approach involves Aboriginal communities taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.

Servicing nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometres, the Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that are some of the most disadvantaged in the Territory with some of the most complex health issues. Yet despite this, the ethos and practices of Sunrise Health have it be a leader, both nationally and in the Territory, for both national and Territory performance indicators.

Acute health care does not make people well - it is only when health issues and the social determinants of health are addressed, that families and communities become well – a challenge that Sunrise Health is committed to address with each of its communities and with the expectation that each of its employees will adopt and uphold this culture.

About the Opportunity

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation now has an integral opportunity for a full-time Health Promotion Manager to join their team in Katherine, NT. While based in Kathrine, you will perform outreach services at 9 other locations (except Weemol) listed here.

Reporting to the Director of Public Health and working closely with a cohesive Health Promotion Team, the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the team consisting of a Supervisor, 2-3 Team Leaders and up to 16 remote Health Promotion Workers. You will also be responsible for submitting reports to funding bodies in a timely manner and supporting the learning and development of other Health Promotion Team members, in addition to working closely with the executive team to ensure a Family Focus style of health promotion and clinical care.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Managing the Health Promotion Team in line with SHSAC policies and procedures and in accordance with funding agreements;
  • Ensuring appropriate planning, implementation and evaluation of the various activities of the team;
  • Establishing and maintaining co-operative and productive relationships with Aboriginal organisations and community leaders based in SHSAC communities;
  • Collaborating regularly with other Health Promotion Team members and remote Health Care managers to ensure efficient and effective management of resources and coordinated health promotion activity; and
  • Ensuring all reporting requirements are well-planned, coordinated and submitted in a timely and accurate manner.

What will you need to succeed?

To be successful in this position you will ideally have tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion or a closely related discipline. Sunrise Health are also open to applications from candidates with a Certificate III in Community Services and/or significant health promotions/community development/community consultation industry experience.

Experience working with vulnerable families and developing/implementing community-driven health promotion programs in remote/low socio-economic communities is essential, and you will need excellent financial management skills and an understanding of the issues pertaining to Aboriginal primary health care and the social determinants of health in these communities.

Able to demonstrate a commitment to the objectives and ethos of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations such as Sunrise and the principles of Aboriginal community control health services, you will have a clear respect for Aboriginal culture. You will also have an ability to learn from and collaborate with Aboriginal community members, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and other indigenous community outreach team members.

As an influential and resilient negotiator, your well-developed interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively supervise and mentor a diverse and dispersed group of staff, while being conscious of building productive and sustainable relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

With responsibility over a larger portion of Sunrise's marketing functions, it also is expected that you will possess advanced levels of computer literacy, notwithstanding familiarity with the entire Microsoft Suite of applications.

Most importantly, you will be someone who is always willing to contribute in a meaningful way and believes in what we do here at Sunrise Health.

Please note: You must be willing to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, prior to commencing, and hold an unrestricted driver’s licence.

About the Benefits

This is an integral opportunity to work with an organisation that is actively engaged with remote Aboriginal communities to promote their health and wellbeing.

Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive base salary circa $107,882 - $116,061 (based on your skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options up to $15,899 per year.

You will also have access to a wide range of benefits including:

  • 6 weeks leave per year;
  • Up to 10 days study leave;
  • Travel allowance;
  • Accommodation;
  • Annual $5,000 retention bonus (payable after 12 months of continuous employment); and
  • Relocation assistance, negotiable with the right candidate.

Working at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Katherine region has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures.

About Katherine

Where the outback meets the rainforest, Katherine is the Crossroads of Australia’s North. A region full of misty waterfalls, untouched gorges and ancient cultures, the Northern Territory’s third largest town, on the banks of the Katherine River, lies just south of the world-renowned Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park).

Katherine is a thriving modern regional centre and services the areas of Pine Creek, Mataranka, Borooloola, Daly River and Timber Creek. The town itself provides ample opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience sports, leisure and entertainment, with the population swelling during the dry season. Experience events like the Walking with Spirits Festival and the prestigious Katherine Show, or unwind and take a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs.

With plenty of facilities, including a modern shopping complex and boutique stores, a hospital and schools, several sportsgrounds, as well as numerous parks and gardens and excellent fishing spots, there's plenty here to provide a comfortable living experience for all.

This is a unique opportunity to promote positive health outcomes for some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Territory - Apply Now.

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