Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Opportunity
Anyinginyi now has an opportunity for a Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Education Officer to join their team in Tennant Creek, NT. This position is being offered on a full-time, 2 year contract basis, with extension subject to funding.
The aim of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program is to contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health outcomes by reducing tobacco smoking as the most significant risk factor for chronic disease among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
In consultation with the community, you will be part of a small team responsible for developing, promoting and undertaking a range of supportive, evidence based resources and activities aimed to reduce the uptake of smoking, to promote smoke-free spaces, and supporting smoking cessation in Aboriginal communities within the Barkly Region.
In this position, an applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement and is authorised by s35 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide health education and promotion services that help close the gap for Aboriginal health in remote Australia. Not only will you contribute to enhancing the lives of community members, you will also enjoy the chance to expand upon your existing skill-set and grow your knowledge base further than other roles will allow.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $64,973 – $71,385 plus super.
Anyinginyi also offers a host of additional benefits to further increase your take-home pay, including:
* 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
* Salary sacrificing up to $15,899.94;
* Subsidised furnished rental accommodation;
* Relocation assistance (up to $5,000);
* Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory work);
* Free gym membership; and
* Free medical prescriptions.
For more information, including selection criteria, please click "apply now".
Source: Uniting News