Health Transition To Adulthood
Full-time | Pilbara region (WA)
Summary:
The Healthy Transition to Adulthood (HTTA) Project Officer plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in South Hedland, Western Australia. This full-time position focuses on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of trauma-informed care initiatives within the Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) department. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery while contributing to community empowerment through culturally safe practices.
About the Organisation:
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service established by community, for community, to address the health, social and cultural needs of Aboriginal people across the Pilbara region.
The service provides integrated primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing programs, prevention initiatives and education pathways, delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce committed to improving health outcomes for community.
WMHSA values Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Innovation, Customer Focus and Teamwork, and is committed to building a positive, supportive and culturally respectful workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of Youth focus program, to build skills to support them through their transition into adulthood.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of TTA project objectives and outcomes.
- Assisting in the development of training materials and resources related to trauma-informed care and cultural safety.
- Providing administrative support for project activities including scheduling, reporting and documentation.
- Contributing to data collection and analysis for monitoring and reporting purposes.
- Participating in relevant meetings, workshops and training sessions as required.
- The HTTA team address connection to culture, reducing use of drugs, alcohol or smoking, increasing knowledge around sexual health and increasing knowledge social and emotional wellbeing topics.
Qualifications:
- A passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination or similar roles within the community services sector.
- An understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application within an Aboriginal health context.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of social emotional well-being (SEWB) principles.
- Proficiency in using IT systems for data management and reporting purposes.
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Current National Police Clearance
- Australian working rights (no visa sponsorship available)
What’s we Offer
- Supportive and values-driven workplace
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Stable, full-time role within a growing health service
- Competitive salary package
- Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay through not-for-profit tax benefits
- Discounted gym membership
- 5 weeks annual leave
- District Allowance
Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity as a strength. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement.
A copy of the position description and selection criteria may be obtained by calling the Human Resources Officer on 08 9172 0421 or email gitac@wmhsac.com. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
