Health Promotion Officer - Derbarl Yerrigan

DERBARL YERRIGAN HEALTH SERVICE INC (DYHS)

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc, located In East Perth, Mirrabooka and Maddington, Is a key organisation in Aboriginal Health Care. We are a rapidly expanding and dynamic organisation providing a holistic health service to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people of Perth.

HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER

An opportunity is now available for people interested in health promotion to engage with the local community to promote good health and well being as part of an established team. Staff are required to identify issues and needs, develop strategies and undertake community wide education. Focus areas include nutrition, lifestyle, physical activity and quit smoking.

The team is based at our East Perth site and focuses on a holistic approach to reducing the incidence of preventable health issues. The successful applicant/s will be expected to liaise with internal staff, community members and stakeholders to develop and implement health promotion education and community development strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills to a positive and creative program which will improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. This position requires qualifications or experience in Aboriginal Health, Health Promotion or a similar field.

This position is under the 50D Equal Opportunity Act and therefore open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people only.

Applications for the above listed positions should include a CV, a valid “Federal Police Clearance” or “Working with Children Check” and address the selection criteria for the relevant position.

Job description and selection criteria for the above position are available from contact details below. Applications close THIS FRIDAY JUNE 13th 2008.

Please forward application to Dulcie Donaldson donaldsond@derbarlyerrigan.com.au