Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad) - Link Worker - Social Prescribing Project - Temp PT

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.

1. Recognised Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer or relevant experience in providing case management or support planning in community-based health and social care settings.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop strong client and stakeholder relationships, including the ability to actively seek feedback from clients to shape individual care plans.
3. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to actively listen, clear verbal communication and effective written communication.
4. Effective organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated experience and skills in relation to community engagement, and in understanding people and their stories.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of (or willingness to learn) local Fairfield LGA organisations and the services and programs they offer to the local community.
7. Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and proactively seek out and access a wide range of community-based services, resources, and support options to meet individual’s needs.
8. Demonstrated commitment to improving the health of vulnerable and marginalized communities including a sound understanding of diversity, culturally safe practice and impacts of stigma.
9. 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

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  

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.

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