Position Overview
Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region
Job Title: Team Leader – Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS)
Classification: Programs
Base Salary: $98,592.16 – $115,679.34 per annum
Additional Salary Packaging: $15,899.94 per annum
Professional Development Incentive: $1,500 per annum
Employment Type: Full‐time
Reports to: Public Health Executive Manager
Benefits: 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry and relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you settle into town
Eligibility: This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT Anti‐Discrimination Act. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men and women are encouraged to apply.
About Us
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multi-disciplinary organisation providing primary health care to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region. We are dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia. Our organisation is made up of four sections: Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji‐Ki Stronger Families, delivering a holistic approach to health and well‐being.
What We Offer
* Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 per annum
* Subsidised accommodation for candidates from outside the Barkly region for certain positions
* Up to $5,000 relocation assistance and up to $5,000 repatriation assistance
* 6 weeks annual leave and up to 10 days personal/carer's leave per year
* Up to $1,500 study allowance after 1 year of service, negotiable study leave
* Remote retention allowance of $1,500 after 1 year and $3,000 after 2 years of service
* Annual remote travel allowance of $1,500 for personal travel after 1 year of service
* Annual local bilingual allowance of up to $1,500
* Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic with free prescriptions
* Free general dentistry (lab work paid by employee)
About the Tennant Creek Region
Tennant Creek offers year‐round blue skies, stunning landscapes, and vibrant, diverse communities. Located 500 km north of Alice Springs, it is a modern, bustling town with a regional hospital, university, schools, shops, bars, clubs, restaurants, banking facilities and an airport.
About the Role
Anyinginyi Health is seeking a full‐time Team Leader – Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) for the Kalpa Purru Wirranjarlki Public Health Services section. The role will be based in Tennant Creek and will be responsible for leading a small team that develops, promotes and delivers evidence‐based strategies to reduce tobacco smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Barkly Region.
Primary Objective
The goal of the TIS program is to contribute to closing the gap in Indigenous health outcomes by reducing tobacco smoking—the most significant risk factor for chronic disease among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Demonstrate skills transfer to Aboriginal staff employed in the same work area.
* Lead development, coordination and facilitation of positive engagement, interventions and activities in accordance with the TIS program guidelines and organisational policies.
* Build sustainable and respectful networks within Aboriginal communities in the Barkly Region to support smoking prevention and cessation.
* Provide support, leadership and management to the TIS programme team, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, fostering open communication and monitoring performance.
* In liaison with Aboriginal communities and the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU), identify, develop and deliver responsive smoking prevention and cessation social‐marketing campaigns.
See the attached position description for full responsibilities.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Minimum Diploma and/or equivalent qualifications or experience sufficient to perform the key responsibilities of TIS Team Leader.
* Evidence of understanding the Primary Health Care system and key issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* Possession of or ability to obtain an Ochre Card (Working with Children).
* Preference given to candidates fully COVID‐19 vaccinated.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in contributing to an organisation where you can make a real difference in the local community, we want to hear from you. Please address the selection criteria listed in the job description as part of your resume or cover letter.
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