Project Officer (Health Education Officer Non Graduate/Graduate)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate/Graduate
Remuneration: $65,978 - $114,187 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557653
Location: The Albion Centre
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate/Graduate
Remuneration: $65,978 - $114,187 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557653
Location: The Albion Centre
Are you ready to the challenge to deliver innovative projects for priority populations at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBV)?
Where you'll be working
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
The Role
This position will collaborate with colleagues across the SESLHD SHBBV Services as well as with government and non-government organisations to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based viral hepatitis and sexual health promotion programs to prevent STIs and blood borne virus infections.
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. (Nurses ONLY)
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. (Nurses ONLY)
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion or related discipline, or extensive experience in the viral hepatitis and sexual health promotion field.
- Demonstrated previous experience in delivering successful HIV/STI/Hepatitis prevention programs demonstrating an understanding of health promotion principles.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to engage and motivate people in a wide range of settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and also ability to work with minimum supervision to deliver agreed outcomes within deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, negotiating and building effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current developments and priorities in HIV/STI/Hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment and understanding of issues affecting priority populations.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Priyadi Prihaswan via email at Priyadi.Prihaswan@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
