Female Aboriginal Immunisation Liaison Officer (Health Education Officer - Graduate/Non Graduate) - Public Health Unit
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate and Health Education Officer Non-Graduate
Remuneration: $62,486 - $104,066 per annum + Annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ571653
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!
The Role
The Aboriginal Immunisation Liaison Officer will be responsible for contributing to the safe and effective delivery of immunisations to the Aboriginal Community. They will be expected to provide education, network and build relationships between relevant parties including communities, parents, public health units, Aboriginal Medical Services, other immunisation providers and other stakeholders with the aim of improving and maintaining high vaccination rates.
Ideal Candidate
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31 (2H) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. This is an Aboriginal Identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal decent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by community.
- Has relevant Tertiary qualification and/or experience with Aboriginal people and/or communities towards better health outcome.
- Ability to develop and foster positive relationships with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Communities
- Holds a current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For role related queries or questions contact Francesca Figg on Francesca.Figg@health.nsw.gov.au or 9515 9420
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Applications Close: 4 May 2025
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