Tis Coordinator (rn) – Wurli Wurlinjang – Katherine

Remote travel to communities

Salary sacrificing options and generous leave entitlements

Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants

(Wurli) is looking to find a Registered Nurse to join their multi-disciplinary team in Katherine as a Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator.

Why Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service?
Wurli 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 services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.

What’s in it for you?
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:

Competitive annual salary of $122,630 – $132,060

6 weeks annual leave plus leave loading

Training and career development opportunities including study leave provisions

Salary packaging arrangements

Continuous CPD opportunities

What’s the role?
The Tackling Indigenous Smoking program is a part of the Wurli strategic plan and vision to develop and deliver a holistic approach to health across all areas of the organisation for the Katherine Community. The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Coordinator will be required to work in a collaborative manner across the Primary Health Service and Community Services sector of Wurli’s business to provide effective harm reduction, cessation and education regarding tobacco use to their people.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to-

Identifying and developing a Tackling Indigenous Smoking action plan for the organisation

Managing the Tackling Indigenous Smoking activities within appropriate guidelines, timelines and budget and coordinating Tackling Indigenous Smoking activities across the organisation

Taking a lead role in improving Wurli’s engagement with indigenous youth, with particular emphasis on Tackling Indigenous Smoking

Participating in committees, working groups both internal and external and health professional groups to support the integration of Tackling Indigenous Smoking as core business for the service

Developing and building partnerships with key stakeholders including Katherine communities and community agencies to ensure Tackling Indigenous Smoking programs are effective and culturally responsive.

Is the role right for you?
This role will be responsible for the fostering of a culture of no smoking across the organisation and the development and implementation of effective interventions and capacity building strategies in accordance with the priority health and wellbeing issues within the Katherine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as well as the staff of Wurli. The role will be pivotal in assisting Wurli address the health inequities related to tobacco use 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.
Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:

AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse, a non-smoker and a minimum of 5 years’ Health Promotions or Public Health experience, preferably with starting a new program from the ground up

Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Health Promotion or Public Health

Sound knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and culture, including issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian Society and knowledge of Katherine and surrounding communities.

A high level of communication skills and a demonstrated willingness and ability to represent the organisation externally, including managing and developing essential stakeholder relationships and partnerships

Current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, First Aid Certificate and NT Drivers Licence

What’s it like living in Katherine?
With a population of around 11,000, Katherine is a modern, thriving regional centre. The population of the region is just over 24,000 people, of which 60% identify as Indigenous. Located 314 km from Darwin and 1180 km from Alice Springs, the town is situated on the banks of the Katherine River. Katherine has a sub-tropical climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The Katherine region also boasts magnificent Aboriginal rock art, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, the Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park and Elsey National Park. Historically, Katherine has always been important. To the local Aborigines, it was the point where the traditional lands of the Dagoman, Jawoyn, and Wardaman met, and consequently, the river and the nearby gorge were popular meeting places.