Do you believe in empowering young people to make positive health and lifestyle choices?

TAIHS are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated team member to join our Deadly Choices Team. In this role you will help encourage healthy choices, strengthen community connections, and support positive health outcomes for young people.

Your Contribution

Our Health Promotion Officer plays a vital role in the delivery of school and community-based health education, promotion and prevention activities across the Townsville Region. As Health Promotion Officer you will assist local and regional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities to reduce chronic disease factors, particularly smoking cessation, improving levels of nutrition and increasing physical activity.

The position will work collaboratively with TAIHS services to implement effective health promotion interventions in accordance with the TAIHS school-based health promotion action plan, the Regional Plan and the Deadly Choices Procedures Manual. The position also has a strong focus on reducing health inequity and enabling positive health outcomes by working in partnership with a range of external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the TAIHS Deadly Choices Program
- Delivery of Community Days and Clinic support activities that increase participation in Health Checks
- Facilitate a range of workshops and support activities with TAIHS Primary Health staff to promote tobacco screening and improve cessation rates
- Foster productive working relationships with local networks, government departments, other service providers and suppliers to promote TAIHS and remain abreast of emerging issues
- Champion TAIHS’ Vision – “More than a Health Service” – to strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people
- Undertake reporting activities together with other relevant documentation within the scope of this position




- Collect data and feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Program
- Conduct evaluations and provide reports on TAIHS capacity and risks as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Certificate III or above in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – Community Care or equivalent preferred, or commitment to undertake VET training
- Demonstrated experience working in Healthy Lifestyle or similar Health or Community engagement/development programs is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business
- The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations
- Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Proven ability to employ interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal), critical thinking problem solving skills in the work environment and to support others to problem solve challenging situations and issues
- Proven ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area
- Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications, internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages

Required Licences and Checks

- Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check (No Serious/Criminal/Court Records)
- Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check)
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
- Proof of Qualifications (or enrolment) and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a secure manner

To Apply: Please read the current Position Description here.

You must submit the below documentation.

- CV/Resume
- One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: Friday 25th Sept 2026 Email: [email protected] for more information

📌 Health Promotions Officer (Identified) (Ingham)
🏢 TAIHS-TYSS
📍 Ingham