Tackling Indigenous Smoking Educator (TIS)
About the Organisation
The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. With a focus on delivering culturally appropriate and holistic care, OVAHS provides a wide range of primary health services to meet the unique needs of our community.
We are committed to enhancing access to healthcare, empowering individuals, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment where community members feel respected, supported, and valued. Our passionate and skilled team of healthcare professionals work alongside community members to address both physical and mental health challenges while promoting preventative care, health education, and lifestyle initiatives.
At OVAHS, we believe in working with the community to strengthen and prioritise the social, emotional, and physical health of every individual. As part of a growing and dynamic organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and be a part of positive, long-term change in the community.
About the Opportunity
The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) now has a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and community-focused Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Educator to join their dedicated team in Kununurra, WA on a full-time basis.
Are you committed to reducing the harm caused by tobacco use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, culturally safe program that supports health promotion, education, and community empowerment to tackle smoking and improve health outcomes.
In this role, you will work closely with individuals, families, schools, and community groups to deliver engaging education and awareness campaigns. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote smoke-free environments, support quit-smoking strategies, and champion healthy lifestyle choices across the East Kimberley region.
Your work will be grounded in respect, cultural safety, and community connection, helping to create real change and support long-term health outcomes. Whether through school visits, community events, or one-on-one conversations, your impact will be felt and appreciated.
Due to the nature of the TIS Educator, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as per Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
*OVAHS reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
About You
You are a passionate and community-minded health educator or practitioner with a strong commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With experience in health promotion, education, or community engagement, you are driven to reduce the harms associated with tobacco use through culturally safe and empowering strategies.
Your ability to connect with people, build trust, and engage respectfully with individuals, families, schools, and community groups sets you apart. You are confident in delivering health messages in a clear and culturally appropriate way, and you thrive in collaborative, community-based environments.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in health promotion, Aboriginal health, or community education. A relevant qualification in health, community services, or education is desirable. Experience working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services or remote settings will be highly regarded.
While you will be supported by a strong and dedicated team at OVAHS, working in a remote setting requires resilience, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to empowering communities to take control of their health.
About the Benefits
OVAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committedTIS Educator JDF to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. It offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with a large, multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, an audiologist, dietitian, mental health workers and a social support unit.
Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $93,000 per annum pro rata (commensurate with qualifications and experience including a range of benefits to significantly increase the value of your overall remuneration package including:
More information and how to apply!
To view the Job Description Form, go:
For more information, contact: Health Programs Manager, Jennifer Rogers, on hpm@ovahs.org.au or 08 9166 2200
To apply:
Please apply below and include in your application a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including most recent supervisor).
Living in Kununurra:
With Australia’s most stunning landscapes on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, the Kimberley is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures. Kununurra has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Kimberley Region - with schools, sporting and recreational activities, a shopping precinct, medical services and a hospital, all at your doorstep!
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location.