I work for NSW Hiring for Multicultural Health Officer – South Asian Communities (Health Educ Off Grad/ Non Grad) – Temp PT at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern CampusPosition Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate/ Non GraduateRemuneration: Dependent on Qualification

Health Education Officer Graduate: $33.06 – $53.88 per hour

Health Education Officer Non-Graduate: $27.97 – $42.26 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ413836

Application Close Date: 23/07/2023

Interview Date Range: 26/07/2023 – 02/08/2023

Contact Details: Yvonne Santalucia – (02) 8738 6608 | Yvonne.santalucia@health.nsw.gov.au

About You

• Are you hardworking and enthusiastic?
• Are you keen to achieve positive health related outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients, carers and communities especially from South Asian backgrounds?

About The Opportunity

In this role you will be working in partnership with health services and South Asian communities to improve quality of care, access to health services and health literacy.

This role is part of a highly supportive team and you will receive guidance and gain experience from your managers. You will be driven to improve both the facilities and services for providing culturally competent services and programs to people from CALD communities but also your personal growth in the role.

If you feel your skills can assist us at SWSLHD – Click APPLY NOW!

What You’ll Be Doing

This position works with health services and facilities, and externally with community and relevant organisations, to create a culturally responsive health service. This position works with key stakeholders and CALD communities to:

• Support local SWSLHD services and facilities to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse consumers and communities.
• Assist the facilities to meet the requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Standards
• Assist in SWSLHD’s response to the accountabilities in the Multicultural Policies and Services Program

This position will be located in a SWSLHD facility to provide support to CALD clients of a service, facility or program, and may be relocated according to need.

Where You’ll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in community education and development/implementation of programs and activities
• Demonstrated experience in the health or community sector working and communicating effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
• High level written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with health and community sector staff from a wide range of disciplines
• Understanding of and commitment to evidence-based health promotion activities and programs
• Computer skills including competency in the use of Microsoft products.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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