Health Education Officer - Multicultural (Chinese)

🌏 Engage Chinese-speaking communities through culturally tailored care
🤝 Partner with leading outreach programs and clinical teams
💬 Leverage bilingual skills to drive meaningful health outcomes

 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour + 12% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: Parramatta Community Health Centre

Create and deliver culturally responsive sexual health programs using your bilingual skills in Mandarin and/or Cantonese to build trust and improve outcomes in priority communities.

Where you'll be working

 

Based at Parramatta Community Centre for Westmead Hospital, you’ll join a dynamic and purpose-driven team within the Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre, working at the forefront of community health promotion and outreach.

• Be part of a specialist sexual health service with strong community impact.

• Collaborate with partners including Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) and metropolitan health teams.

• Engage with diverse communities across Western Sydney.

• Work in an innovative, outreach-focused and culturally responsive environment.

• Contribute to state-wide networks including Sexual Health Outreach Workers Network (SHOWNet).

This role is centrally located in Parramatta, the heart of Western Sydney.

• Excellent access to public transport including Parramatta Transport Interchange (trains, buses, light rail)

• Close to vibrant cafés, restaurants, and retail at Westfield Parramatta

• Enjoy riverside walks and green spaces along the Parramatta River

• We are located in rapidly developing health and education precinct

• Close to major institutions like Western Sydney University

What you'll be doing

This role is central to improving sexual health outcomes for Chinese-speaking clients through education, outreach, and culturally appropriate support.

Part of your role will require youto:

• Deliver outreach services to sex workers in brothels and community settings

• Provide one-on-one and group sexual health education sessions

• Provide culturally appropriate support and education in Mandarin and/or Cantonese

• Partner with clinical teams and external organisations to coordinate care

• Maintain records, contribute to projects, and support continuous improvement

• Assist Chinese-speaking clients to navigate services and access care confidently

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, a cover letter outlining relevant experience and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: HEO Graduate requires an appropriate degree of a recognised University or College of Advanced Education
  
   

Selection Criteria

1. Ability to speak and write at a high level in Mandarin (and Cantonese if possible) and English

2. Relevant qualification and/or community development knowledge and/or experience in a health or related field

3. Capacity to develop and implement health education activities

4. Understanding of sexual health and/or sex industry issues

5. Capacity to conduct outreach services

6. Proven high level of oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

7. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn other computer packages as required.

8. Current Drivers License valid within New South Wales

Requisition ID: REQ644438

Applications Close: 28 April 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Jeffrey Dabbhadatta on jeffrey.dabbhadatta@health.nsw.gov.au