About the role

This position is for a First Nations person with language skills, preferably in Arrernte (western, central and/or eastern) or any other central desert language, with a strong understanding of traditional and western health.

The First Nations Health Promotion

Officer will work with children, young people, elders, and families to promote family health and wellbeing and to address key health concerns identified in the community. The position will provide information in first language and will work with western health promotion staff to support individual control and understanding over health concerns. This role will work with women and young girls’ men across the communities we engage, with a strong focus on maternal and child health needs, education and access and cultural health.

The position will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver the Children’s Ground Family Health and Wellbeing Framework to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. This will include the recognition and support of local cultural knowledge systems and practices and the agency of consumers.

The Health Promotion

Team will work in an integrated way with the Learning and Wellbeing Team to develop and implement family health plans with individuals and families and create and deliver responses to population health needs with the local community.

Key Responsibilities Work closely with our Learning and Wellbeing team to provide health promotion on country, during integrated delivery sessions

Develop and assess health needs with each community





Health resources should be developed around the Children's Ground Family Health and Wellbeing Framework "Health in the Hands of the People to improve health outcomes

Create and design culturally appropriate and First Nations language-based resources

Support the delivery of health and wellbeing information and services

Support health promotion across all areas of health needs: nutrition, social emotional wellbeing, maternal and childhood health and wellbeing services across the region

Mentor and support both Arrernte and non-Aboriginal staff

Work effectively with all children and families

Meet regularly with local First Nations people and elder to discuss local aspirations

As a team member, provide outreach family health and wellbeing promotion to service the region

Provide advice and recommendations to Health regarding health needs in the community

Assist in the development of family-based health and wellbeing support plans

Partner with other local health services to deliver up-to date Western ways of health as well as First Nations Cultural health and wellbeing

Ensure documentation, policies, procedures, systems and standards are in place with clear compliance to meet the needs of CG and the security and privacy for consumers

Operate within the requirements of Children's Ground philosophies, policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements

Collection of data,



ensuring information is recorded and meets the needs of the Evaluation and Health teams

Undertake assessments and research in consultation with CG Directors and staff

Help develop resources from within and outside of community including videos, books, papers

Maintain confidential and up to date files

Prepare reports as requested Key Selection Criteria

Essential

First Nations identified role, ideally with language skills - Arrernte or Central Desert languages

Demonstrated knowledge, training and experience in health promotion working with First Nations communities

Strong understanding of traditional and western health

Robust people skills – teamwork, facilitation

Good communication skills with language skills, preferably in Arrernte (western, central and/or eastern) or any other central desert language

Ability to work in a flexible team environment.

Current full driver’s licence An OCHRE card or willingness to obtain.

Willingness to undergo a National Police Check Desirable

Degree, Certificate, or recognised qualification in health

Demonstrated knowledge, training, and experience in health promotion What we offer

Salary Classification: Children's Ground EBA Level 4.1 $93,444 + 12% superannuation + bonus leave + Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay (dependant on individual circumstances) How to Apply

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey. To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant skills.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (NT).

📌 First Nations Health Promotion (Identified role) (The Gap)
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