This position engages and supports stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to prevent Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and associated developmental delay spectrum listed below as FASD. This position aims to improve support available for children with FASD and their families. This position conducts baseline audits on health promotion across all Bega programs to support development of health promotion strategies aimed at improving health to the ATSI community of the Goldfields.

ESSENTIAL:

• Sound knowledge of the National Policy Framework and Tools for health promotion and disease prevention related to FASD delivery to ATSI communities
• Sound understanding of health promotion principles and social determinants of health in an Aboriginal Public Health setting
• Sound knowledge of a public health approach to the delivery of health promotion activities including use of principles of primary health care, community development
• Experience in researching, collecting, analysing and interpreting information, evaluating options and formulating recommendations in a timely manner
• Experience in implementing and using monitoring and evaluation tools
• Demonstrated communication and engagement skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Current WA Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)
• Ability to travel on outreach up to four (4) nights at a time as required.

DESIRABLE:

• Graduate Certificate in Diagnosis and Assessment of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Project Management and/or similar experience

Employee Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday)
• Above Award remuneration
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year
• Two (2) weeks paid business closure leave at end of year (subject to 95% attendance)
• Long Service Leave after 7 years
• Accrued personal leave paid out upon termination
• Leadership Development Program
• Flexible work environment
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Internal career progression pathways
• Regular staff appreciation events
• Up to $600 per annum subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to recruitment@bega.org.au