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Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly Region
Job Title: Grow Well Coordinator
Classification: Public Health
Employment Conditions: Full Time
Salary: $82,757.00 - $111,740.00pa.
Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a
Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,300p/a
Reports to: Public Health Executive Manager
Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry and Remote retention allowance of $750!


Exciting opportunity for a Full Time Grow Well Coordinator in our Public Health Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.


Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community in the Heart of Australia!


This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi’s drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out!


You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!


About us


Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi consists of different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.


About the Tennant Creek Region


Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.


About the Role


Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a full time Grow Well Liaison Coordinator to join their Kalpa Purru Wirranjarlki – Public Health Services Section, here in Tennant Creek. This role is offered on a Full-Time basis.


Primary Objective:


The Grow Well Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the development, establishment and maintenance of structures and processes to support the establishment of primary health care services for the Barkly Region, which includes the communities of Ali Curung (Alekerange), Canteen Creek (Owairtilla), Epenarra (Wutunugurra), Mungkarta and Elliott with priority health issues . The primary focus of the position is to support individuals and communities caring for children aged 0-5 years old and to share and supports knowledge, skills, and resources in addressing needs specific to each community.


More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):


General:

• Within each community establish structures which foster community engagement and decision making in the ongoing development and implementation of strategies that meet the goals and objectives of the program;
• Establish tools to deliver a program that improves community knowledge and practice in mother and child nutrition through referrals and participation in joint nutrition education activities with the Anyinginyi Community Nutritionist;
• Refer all cases of poor nutrition, particularly failure to thrive and anemia, to the Anyinginyi Community Nutritionist;
• Encourage and establish strategies that foster community participation in the program;
• Make home visits focusing on nutritional management and treatment of obesity, anaemia, skin, conditions, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
• Organise health promotion events and deliver education sessions to community members and students at schools across Barkly Region.
• Undertake detailed action planning within a community development framework that responds to the needs of local children and families at risk.
• Establish tools and information to improve parenting skills among young mums.
• Establish cultural strength and relationships between young mums and grandmothers and other carers.

About you


To be successful in this role, you must maintain knowledge of primary health issues including hygiene and nutrition. Confidentiality at all times, understand the needs of small children aged 0 – 5 years old, understand the needs of people that care for small children.
Please note:

• A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
• All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.


You will also need to possess the following:


Essential skills and experience to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Improve Work Health and Safety.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues and external clients.
• Plan, prepare and undertake travel to communities in the South Barkly Region.
• Do procurements for projects and programs.
• Conduct remote travel and stay following cultural, communication and safety Protocols.
• Train, cook, crafts etc.

Desirable:

• Understanding the needs of small children ages 0 to 5 years old.
• Understanding the needs of people (male & female, old & young) that care for small children.
• Knowledge of primary health issues including hygiene and nutrition.
• Experience in working in remote Indigenous communities.
• Previous experience working in a similar program in Aboriginal communities.
• Be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the program.
• Represent Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation to the best of your ability.
• Stay overnight as required.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!


Applications close 16 of August 2024


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