Aboriginal Health Promotion Officer – Aboriginal Identified Position

• Full-time permanent position. Hybrid working model. Carlton and WFH.
• $37.35p/h – $40.05p/h + 12% super + Charity salary packaging tax benefits.
• SCHADS Award Level 3, Pay Point 1- 4 (depending on experience).

Diabetes Victoria is seeking an enthusiastic and community-driven Aboriginal Health Project Officer to join our team. This role focuses on improving diabetes health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians through meaningful engagement, cultural advocacy, health promotion, and community education.

Play a key role in delivering culturally relevant diabetes programs (including Feltman and Diabetes Yarning), strengthening relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), and ensuring all resources and services reflect cultural safety, access and equity principles – join us today, make a difference to our First Nations peoples!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and key stakeholders, including VACCHO and ACCHOs.
• Provide cultural advice to ensure programs and materials are appropriate and respectful.
• Deliver community awareness and education programs focused on diabetes prevention, management, and support.
• Represent Diabetes Victoria on the NDSS Aboriginal Working Group.
• Support communication activities, including contributions to the Wominjeka newsletter.
• Complete administrative tasks, reporting, and database management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A qualification in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or a health or welfare-related discipline.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong, respectful partnerships with key stakeholders.
• An understanding of health promotion and health literacy principles.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across Victoria.

Please note: This role involves providing programs and services to Aboriginal individuals to promote their welfare. This role is only available to people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and meet the selection criteria. This is permitted under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

You will be requested to provide proof or confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

WORKING FOR DIABETES VICTORIA

Our Vision: A world where diabetes does no harm.

Our Purpose: We are dedicated to reducing the impact of all types of diabetes on individuals, families, communities and health systems across Victoria.

We proudly promote positive and respectful relationships, as well as strong partnerships, in the workplace and the community.

WHY US?

• Reporting to the Diabetes Education Manager, you will receive:
• Hybrid working-from-home and office options.
• Health promotion charity salary packaging tax benefits: $15,900 for general living expenses; $2,650 for meals and entertainment per year.
• Exposure to the peak health promotion employer brand.
• A dynamic and inclusive team environment.
• Access to thousands of online learning and development modules on many topics.
• Access to a discounted gym membership for you and your family.
• A Wellbeing Day to be taken annually to support employee mental health and more!

APPLY NOW

We celebrate and welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Join Diabetes Victoria in our vision and purpose!

Hit the ‘Apply’ button and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and what you can bring to this exciting role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We take our commitment to child safety standards seriously and comply with all applicable legislative requirements.

No agency applications, please.