Health Promotion Officer (Aboriginal Identified) - Hastings Macleay Network (Kempsey or Port Macquarie) - Perm Full Time

1. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Exemption is claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
2. Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience. (For appointment at Graduate Level: Minimum of an appropriate degree of a recognised University or College of Advanced Education requiring a minimum of three years full time study or other qualifications deemed equivalent)
3. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in health education and health promotion theory and evidence based practice
4. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in health education and health promotion planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain community, government and non-government partnerships. In particular ability to develop rapport and trust with Aboriginal communities across the Mid North Coast.
6. Demonstrated high level of organisational and team skills including ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
7. Demonstrated skills in use of common computer packages preferably Microsoft Office, MS Outlook
8. Current Driver's Licence and ability to travel as required

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For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Davis on Trish.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au