The Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern (AMS) was established in 1971 and was the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in Australia. We are a multi-disciplinary health care facility with Medical, Chronic Care, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, Dental and Public Health units. We work together to provide a high level of patient care whilst servicing our local community needs.

Do you want to:

• make a difference to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Redfern?
• work as part of an experienced team supporting the delivery of high quality services?
• leave your mark on an organisation?

We are seeking a Health Promotion and Community Relations Officer with experience in, and demonstrated knowledge of, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to work collaboratively to develop the communications function and design, and co-ordinate health promotion activities that engage the Community.

What you will do:

• Deliver services in line with the units annual work plan.
• Proactively manage numerous programs and partnerships.
• Engage with clients, Community and service providers to enhance service delivery.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and curate engaging content, which promotes AMS activities.
• Deliver safe and effective education presentations and workshops for both internal and external individuals and/or groups.
• Maintain a unified ‘brand voice’ of AMS Redfern across different media & communication channels to enhance Public Relations and our identity.
• Collect data and report on all activities. 

Ideally the right candidate will possess the following:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant relevant experience in a health promotion or communications position. 
• Well-developed analytical٫ interpersonal and project management skills. 
• Advanced computer skills including the ability to learn new systems and processes. 
• Strong communication, copywriting and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to deliver projects.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills.

This Permanent Fulltime position (37.5 hours per week) includes employee benefits such as salary packaging and ongoing education opportunities.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply although this is not a requirement of the role.

Please email your cover letter and resume, together with your answers to the following questions, to [email protected] 

1. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
2. Do you hold a relevant qualification or possess significant experience in health promotion or communications?
3. Describe how you have contributed to or directly managed a project within your discipline. How did this project shape your understanding of project management
4. Provide an example of a situation where you effectively engaged in consultation with key stakeholders and demonstrated your ability to build and maintain strong relationships across various platforms or communities. 
5. How do you manage your time and stay organised when handling multiple projects with competing deadlines?

Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.