Health Promotions and Social Media Officer

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

The Health Promotions function is a part of Wurli Strategic plan and vision to develop and deliver a consistent approach to health promotion across all areas of the organisation for the Wurli wider community. Lead by a Health Promotions Coordinator this service unit will be required to work in a collaborative manner across the Primary Health Service and Community Services sector of our business to provide effective health promotion and education to our people. The Health Promotions Officer role is responsible for the fostering of a culture of health promotion across the organisation and the development and implementation of effective health promotion interventions and capacity building strategies in accordance with the priority health and wellbeing issues within the Katherine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role will be pivotal in assisting Wurli address the health inequities for their people and engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people at risk of marginalisation into a welcoming and non-threatening health intervention and wellbeing services.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll receive an  attractive base salary  (based on your experience)  plus super . With a  strong focus on professional development , Wurli will provide you with ongoing opportunities for training and will invest in whatever is needed for your success.

A fantastic range of further benefits include :

• Salary sacrificing options
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave per year, special leave, study leave).
• Relocation assistance and accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.

For further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description

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