Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service – East Perth WA
Are you a passionate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person ready to champion holistic health and empower mob?
DYHS, WA's largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service, needs you in our Health Promotions Team to drive community-wide wellbeing through education, events and engagement!
About the Organisation
The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) is the largestAboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia,providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in EastPerth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland.
This is a Maximum-Term position until 30th of June **** with potential of extension and/or Permanency.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively as a valued team member, supporting clinical staff to develop impactful health promotion and community engagement initiatives.
Deliver community education on vital topics like chronic disease management, nutrition, sexual health, alcohol harm reduction, physical activity and smoking cessation.
Partner with staff, families and stakeholders to design and implement health promotion programs and strategies that build community capacity.
Inspire individuals, families and communities to own their health using proven health promotion principles.
Manage electronic records and stats, coordinate DYHS events, and promote health initiatives via local channels.
Other duties as directed, matching your kills to promote preventative health for mob.
Who We're Looking For
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent with genuine care for mob and holistic preventative health.
Confident in public speaking and group presentations to engage communities effectively.
Post-school qualification in communications, health, community engagement (or equivalent relevant experience).




Skilled in Microsoft Office, design tools (Canva, Photoshop) and social platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn).
Successful Criminal Record Screening Clearance
Valid Working with Children Check
Current Western Australian C or C-A Class Driver's License or other specialised license class.
Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment
Why Join Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service?
You will be a part of a passionate organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Perth. We offer aa supportive environment where your work contributes to meaningful community outcomes. A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate.
Other entitlements include:
Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Study leave
Employee Assistance Program
12 days of personal leave per year
NAIDOC Day holiday
Personalised career development opportunities
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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📌 Health Promotions Officer (Perth)
🏢 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
📍 Perth