NSW Government

Multicultural Health Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate) - Health Literacy - Temp FT

🔍 Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital | Western Sydney

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Health Education Officer
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ574688 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, working 38 hours per week until May 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non Graduate
Remuneration:  Dependent on Classification
Health Education Officer Graduate: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
Health Education Officer Non Graduate: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour

 

Requisition ID: REQ574688
Application Close Date: 25/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/05/2025 - 05/06/2025
Contact Details: Michael Camit – 0402 730 791 | michael.camit@health.nsw.gov.au

 

About the Opportunity
 

  • Are you passionate about improving health outcomes through effective communication for people from diverse backgrounds?
  • Do you have exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills and can work with a range of individuals from people with low literacy to senior managers?
  • Is your program coordination skills outstanding, with an attention to detail?

This position will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to systems and initiatives in SWSLHD to improve the ability of individuals to obtain, understand, evaluate, remember, and act on health information (Health Literacy).

 

What You'll be Doing
This position will primarily work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to develop and implement evidence-based and/or innovative programs designed to:

  1. Improve and maintain population health and reduce inequalities in health outcomes for CALD communities. 
  2. Contribute to the implementation of the SWSLHD Health literacy Roadmap and deliver health literacy programs to all communities across SWSLHD
  3. Raise awareness in local communities of risk factors and health issues, and how to access appropriate services

 

Where You'll Be Working 
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centres, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

 

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. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences or equivalent experience.
  2. Can you provide an example of a time you adapted a health promotion program or resource to better meet the needs of a specific cultural group? What steps did you take, and what were the key learnings from that experience?
  3. Describe a time you had to explain a complex health concept to someone with limited health literacy. What approach did you take to ensure they understood the information, and how did you confirm their comprehension?
  4. 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

     

    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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