Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Project Officer
Core
Deliver culturally appropriate health education, promotion, and early intervention services to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Role type
Indigenous health project officer (tobacco cessation focus)
Builds
Community health programs and referral pathways
Domain
Indigenous health / public health / tobacco cessation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
health education, health promotion, community engagement, cultural safety, program coordination, data reporting, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
experience in tobacco cessation programs, knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health needs
Responsibilities
Provide health education and support to clients; build relationships with community members and families; coordinate referrals to health services; support health activities for young people; maintain client records and reports; collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers and external organizations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC