Health Education Officer (Grad) - Traxside Youth Health Center - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ372719 Requisition #
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health, social science (with a health promotion major), health education or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of health promotion theory and evidence-based application including needs analysis, project planning, implementation and evaluating health promotion initiatives (particularly relating to relevant issues for young people who are “at risk” or “marginalised”).
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with young people in community –based settings, particularly with diverse communities and demonstrated experience of the ability to advocate for their needs.
- Experience in establishing partnerships with relevant organisations and facilitating collaborative action, including relevance to social justice, harm minimisation and community development.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based community education projects, including experience in developing and facilitating group work.
- Demonstrated ability to write high level and quality reports and other written communication for a variety of audiences as well as high-level computer literacy.
- Demonstrated experience to work independently, as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple projects with the ability to apply effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Amoroso on 0467766591 or Paul.Amoroso@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 15/02/2023 – 22/02/2023
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.
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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