Multicultural Health Officer - Arabic (Health Educ Off Grad/Non Grad) - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until July 2025
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Health Education Officer Non Graduate - $1,157.04 - $1,673.17 per week
Health Education Officer Graduate - $1,323.34 - $2,114.39 per week
Requisition ID: REQ533168
Application Close Date: 24/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/11/2024 - 04/12/2024
Contact Details: Balwinder Sidhu – 0434 327 111 | Balwinder.sidhu@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
- Are you hardworking and enthusiastic?
- Are you keen to achieve positive health related outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients, carers and communities?
SWSLHD is seeking a dedicated, collaborative and positive Multicultural Health Officer (Arabic) to work with Arabic speaking communities living in South West Sydney.
In this role you will be working in partnership with health services and Arabic speaking 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 Arabic speaking communities but also your personal growth in the role.
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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 below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- 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.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional 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.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
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 LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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.
