Healthy Lifestyle Officer

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the health of the Torres Strait Community? Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference!

What we offer:

• Based at Division 12, Masig Island
• Part time, Fixed term until June 2027
• 16 hours per week - Monday - Thursday
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Additional TSIRC gazetted holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Uniforms

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

About the role:

As a Healthy Lifestyle Officer, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community through provision and coordination of a range of activities including movement, educational activities and preventative health programs. If you are passionate about helping others achieve their very best in health and fitness and changing people's lives, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Tasks:

• Increase community awareness of the importance of physical activity and healthy behaviours/lifestyle (e.g. teeth hygiene, quit smoking, drug and alcohol awareness).
• Form partnerships with the community and key stakeholders (e.g. Environmental Health Workers, QLD Health, TSRA Rangers, Art Centres, Libraries, Tagai Campuses, and Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) and traditional landowners) to develop and apply health promotion and health and wellbeing programs in response to community needs to close the gap in indigenous health and wellbeing.
• Develop and coordinate active culturally appropriate recreation programs that encourage community participation in activities.
• Develop weekly work plans to organise and promote activities and events.
• Data Collection and reporting: Enter information (e.g. number of participants, event type, names of other agencies involved) into Councils electronic information system (Tech One) after each activity.
• Work collaboratively with TSRIC Multi Skilled Administration Officer to develop and implement community-based programs from the IKCs.

What We're Looking For:

We need someone who shares our values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Mandatory Requirement: must have a current - Working With Children Card (Blue Card) or the ability to obtain is essential before commencement. No Card. No Link. No Start
• A sound level of knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) for reporting and planning
• A Primary Health Care related qualification would be an advantage.
• A current (open and unrestricted) Queensland Driver's Licence would be highly desirable.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of languages specific to the Torres Strait including: Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and/or Creole.

Applying:

Please submit:

• Cover letter - Addressing your knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications and personal attributes are relevant to the role.
• Resume - an updated Resume

For more information: TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.