Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly Region

Job Title: Grow Well Liaison Officer

Classification: Public Health

Employment Conditions: Full Time

Salary: $72,745.05 - $75,806.90pa.

Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a

Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500p/a

Reports to: Grow Well Coordinator 

ATSI Identified: This position is open only to those who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Exciting opportunity for a full time Grow Well Liaison Officer in our Public Health Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community in the Heart of Australia!

This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi’s Health drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out!

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!

 About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi Health consists of five different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi's Health mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

What we offer you:

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• 6 weeks annual leave and personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year
• Up to $1500 study allowance after 1 year of service
• Study leave can be negotiated
• Remote retention allowance of $1500 after 1 year of service and $3000 after 2 years’ service
• Annual remote travel allowance of $1500 for personal travel after 1 year of service
• Annual local Bi- Lingual allowance of up to $1500
• Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic – with free Prescriptions
• Free General Dentistry (Lab Work to be paid by employee)

About the Tennant Creek region

Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!

 500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.

About the Role

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a full time Grow Well Liaison Officer to join their Kalpa Purru Wirranjarlki – Public Health Services Section, here in Tennant Creek. This role is offered on a Full-Time basis.

Primary Objective:

The Grow Well Liaison Officer is responsible for supporting the Grow Well Program Coordinator to run the Grow Well program at Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation. The primary focus of the position is to support individuals and communities caring for children aged 0-5 years old and to share and supports knowledge, skills, and resources in addressing needs specific to each community. 

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

General:

• Under the guidance of the Grow Well Program Coordinator, assist in the delivery of the Grow Well Program.
• Support the Grow Well Program Coordinator in maintaining friendly and professional relationships with everyone associated with the program.
• Support the Grow Well Program Coordinator in all duties relating to the program whilst participating in day-to-day administration matters.
• Participate in report writing where necessary.
• Assist the Grow Well Program Coordinator in preparing and delivering health programs in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Assist the Grow Well Program Coordinator in developing, delivering and supporting health related community events.
• Participate in on-going training and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must maintain knowledge of primary health issues including hygiene and nutrition. Confidentiality at all times, understand the needs of small children aged 0 – 5 years old, understand the needs of people that care for small children.  

Please note: A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.  

You will also need to possess the following: 

Essential skills and experience:

• All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Triple COVID-19 Vaccinated
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Support your work colleagues by being friendly and supportive.
• Treat our clients with respect at all times.
• Ask your supervisor for help if needed.
• Be actively involved in the day to day running of the program.
• Represent Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation to the best of your ability.
• Willingness to travel regularly to communities in the South Barkly Region.
• Stay overnight if the program requires.
• Order and shop for items for some projects if required.
• Pack and unpack the 4WD vehicle.
• Perform a safety check on the 4WD vehicle before each trip.
• Refuel the 4WD vehicle.
• Share the driving to and from communities.

Desirable:

• Understanding the needs of small children ages 0 to 5 years old
• Understanding the needs of people (male & female, old & young) that care for small children.
• Knowledge of primary health issues including hygiene and nutrition.
• Skills in cooking.
• Skills in crafts.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!

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