About the
Opportunity
Are
you passionate about making an impact while working in a dynamic and supportive
team? Join Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS) as a Community Engagement
Officer
The
Community Engagement Officer strengthens social and emotional wellbeing by
working closely with families, communities, and the SEWB team to deliver
culturally grounded support, promote resilience, and help drive wellbeing
initiatives across PAMS’ remote communities.
Key
Responsibilities:
·Deliver
culturally appropriate group education on wellbeing and behavioural risk
factors.
·Support
development of culturally informed SEWB program materials.
·Work
with the Mental Health Counsellor to design community engagement and resilience‑building
activities.
·Promote
healthy lifestyle choices and connection to Country, family and community.
·Plan
and organise daily work in line with program priorities.
·Promote
SEWB initiatives, campaigns and workshops across communities.
·Build
strong relationships through community events, consultation and cultural
engagement.
·Provide
basic education on issues such as family violence, mental health, grief, anger
and addictions.
·Facilitate
meetings and workshops with community stakeholders.
·Liaise
with families, carers and service providers to support client wellbeing.
·Maintain
accurate data and reporting to meet KPI and funding requirements.
·Assist
with risk assessment and compliance for the Beyond Mental Health NIAA Program
About You
To be
considered for this position, you must have:
·The
person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is
acknowledged as such by their community;
·Demonstrated
client-focused approach in service provision with genuine understanding of
factors affecting the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people within our communities;
·Communicate,
consult and liaise with relevant professionals, clients, staff and community
members to achieve identified organisational objectives and goals;
·Demonstrated
understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of
Aboriginal children and families;
·Sound
written and verbal communication skills with Aboriginal people and
stakeholders;
·Demonstrated
ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve agreed
goals and deadlines;
·An
ability to work, reside and travel independently in a remote region;
·Ability
to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently when
required; and
·Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples.
The
position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority
of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues
affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to
communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.
As
per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to
increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of
our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our
employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Please
note: In addition to the above skills and experience, relevant licences and
eligibility criteria apply.
Applicants
for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be
required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes
an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport
with relevant visa.
About the
Benefits
While you
will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive
remuneration package including a base salary of a maximum of $83,964.04- $89,944.38
annum excluding superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous
entitlements and fantastic benefits including:
- 11% Superannuation
- Salary Package up to $15,900 plus
entertainment benefits
- Rental subsidy as per PAMS policy
- Power subsidy allowance as per
PAMS policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retention Initiatives in
accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy
About the
Organisation
With an
administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia,
The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary
health care to the individuals and families within the remote communities of
Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.
PAMS aims to
improve the standard of health of the Martu people and all Aboriginal people
living in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia through the provision of
community based, comprehensive primary health care services. We exist to
promote the health and well-being of individual community members and to
relieve sickness and the suffering of the indigenous community as a whole. We
are passionate about providing the highest standard of patient care whilst
incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.
Application
Process
We require
you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV
including the contact details of two current referees and;
- A cover letter no more than 2
pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to
make you suitable for this position.
Screening and
assessment will commence immediately.
For further
information including, please contact the People and Culture Team on 08 9177
8307 or pamshr@puntukurnu.com.
