Community Engagement Officer (HEO) - ESMHS

Selection criteria: 

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in an appropriate discipline or demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health, social sciences, communication or marketing, education or youth work.
2. Understanding of youth participation approaches relevant to successful uptake of community programs by youth mental health clients aged 16-25 years old.
3. Demonstrated experience in community development and/or community awareness and education initiatives.
4. Demonstrated experience in strategic partnership development and demonstrated understanding of fundraising strategies.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience and knowledge of community engagement and health promotion principles.
6. Demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
7. Excellent computer skills(MS office, internet, social media, publishing software)
8. Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel to other locations within the SESLHD.

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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-MentalHealth@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