Practice/Organisation Information: 
CWAATSICH's model of Care includes early intervention, engagement, as well as provision of Holistic Primary Health Care Services to our Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander communities throughout our region.

Purpose of position:
This Health Promotions Coordinator is responsible for creating awareness and delivering education to community members to encourage positive behaviour change by planning, developing and delivering health promotion activities using a variety of resources and strategies that are culturally safe and responsive to community needs.
The aim of the position is to support Cancer Prevention and increase awareness and access to preventative screening. The Health Promotions Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based health promotion initiatives that aim to reduce the incidence, continue responding to and improving cancer -related health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role involves educating the communities on cancer risk factors, supporting screening programs, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to improve cancer outcomes in the community.
The Health Promotions Coordinator will provide support and guidance to Cancer support workers to ensure communities achieve equitable outcomes across cancer journeys for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people both the individual and at the community level.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and implement cancer prevention and awareness campaigns addressing modifiable risk factors (e.g. tobacco use, diet, physical activity, sun protection, HPV vaccination).
Promote participation in national and local cancer screening programs (e.g. breast, cervical, bowel).
Conduct community education sessions and workshops on cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Develop culturally appropriate health education materials for different population groups.
Collaborate with schools, workplaces, community groups, and healthcare providers to deliver targeted health promotion interventions.
Collect and analyse data to evaluate program effectiveness and community impact.
Support cancer survivors and patients through promotion of supportive care resources (e.g. exercise, nutrition, mental health).
Stay current with cancer prevention research, national guidelines, and public health strategies.
Build partnerships with mainstream cancer services and organisations.

Continuous Quality Improvement
lmbedding robust CQI action in the service delivery and business practices
System level improvements to enhance service quality, and CQI such as Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles, process mapping, clinical audits; in a multidisciplinary care setting.
Collection & reporting of nKPI and other data
Maintaining systems to support clinical and Organisational accreditation

Compliance
Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure the clinic team is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including industrial and employment law, workplace health and safety requirements, privacy obligations and taxation responsibilities.
Ensure relevant personnel are kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required.
Ensure CWAATSICH complies with all contractual obligations.

FosterLinkages
Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders to foster effective planning, delivery of appropriate referrals and program outcomes with:
Clinic, program IAS and corporate team
Hospital, allied health and other health care professionals, and relevant agencies and organisations

Expected behaviours and personal attributes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and educate diverse communities.
Always be well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging.
Always represent CWAATSICH in a confident and positive manner.
Undertake the duties within your position and as an employee of CWAATSICH with diligence, honesty and integrity
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding client care and management and CWAATSICH information
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Availability to travel is essential

Position Requirements
Current Positive Blue Card Notice Current Criminal History Check
Current Queensland Open's Driver's License.
Current First Aid Certificate/CPR
Qualification in Health or Project Management (Bonus but Not essential)

Salary Information:  
$40 - $55 per hour
For more information on this position, please contact our team via recruitment@cwaatsich.org.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. 
JOB - 10003993