Health Promotion & Engagement Officer

Yaama!

Are you great at connecting with people, explaining things clearly, and getting community involved?

TAMS-AC is looking for a passionate Health Promotion & Engagement Officer to help improve health outcomes for our Mob and the wider community.

This is not your typical desk job. You could be yarning with Elders, running community events, creating health campaigns, developing social media content, filming videos, or sharing knowledge about Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

If you're creative, confident, community-minded, and love helping people understand their health, we'd love to hear from you.

About TAMS-AC

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service - Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) provides culturally safe, respectful and community-led healthcare to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across Tamworth and surrounding communities.

Our work is guided by the values of:

• Respect

• Accountability

• Connection to Community and Culture

• Effective Teamwork

• Providing Quality Care

• Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality

We are committed to improving health outcomes through prevention, education, early intervention and strong community partnerships.

About the Role

As the Health Promotion & Engagement Officer, you'll help community understand important health issues, access services, and make informed health choices.

Working closely with community, stakeholders, and TAMS-AC teams, you'll develop and deliver health promotion activities, strengthen community connections, and support events, education, communications, and engagement projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver health education and awareness activities in community.

• Support health campaigns, events, and outreach programs.

• Build strong relationships with local organisations, schools, universities, and community groups.

• Create engaging resources, social media content, photos, and videos.

• Represent TAMS-AC at community events and promote key health messages.

• Collect feedback and data to measure program impact.

• Support the Communications, Engagement & Strategy team on a range of projects and initiatives.

Who We're Looking For

You may have experience in health, community services, education, or health promotion.

Most importantly, you're someone who:

• Builds strong relationships and connects well with people.

• Communicates confidently and keeps audiences engaged.

• Explains complex information in plain language.

• Enjoys working in community and bringing fresh ideas.

• Is passionate about improving Aboriginal health outcomes.

• Can use technology, social media, and tools like Canva.

• Supports culturally safe, respectful, and engaging communication.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in health, community services, education, communications, or a related field.

• Experience in community engagement, health promotion, education, or outreach.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Understanding of Aboriginal health and commitment to culturally safe practice.

• Ability to explain complex information in plain language.

• Experience creating resources, campaigns, or social media content.

• Good organisational, computer, and reporting skills.

• Current Driver Licence.

• Ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Desirable

• Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).

• Knowledge of health promotion and community development.

• Experience creating digital content, including social media, videos, or graphics.

• Knowledge of local Aboriginal communities and health priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive and culturally safe workplace.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Opportunities to attend community events, conferences and professional networks.

• A diverse and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities.

Why Join TAMS-AC?

At TAMS-AC, you'll join a deadly team that values culture, connection, and community. You'll help people understand their health, strengthen community relationships, and make a real difference for our Mob.

If you're passionate about creating positive change and love connecting with people, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role via SEEK by Sunday, 19th September 2026.

For a confidential yarn about the role, please contact Brooke Maisey, Communications, Engagement and Strategy Coordinator at ••••@tams.org.au

Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply. TAMS-AC values lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connection and diversity within our workforce.