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Health Education Officer
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ571891 Requisition #
Thanks for your interest in the Peer Learning Advisor - SESLHD MHS position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 2,150 open jobs by clicking here.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain, with experience as a lived experience peer worker within Mental Health Services including personal lived experience as a consumer of mental health services, with demonstrated ability to utilise this experience in providing educational support to groups or individuals. For Graduate Health Education Officer, additional relevant health or education degree required.
  2. Demonstrated understanding of mental health Recovery Framework, with experience in developing and co delivering recovery-oriented education to people utilising mental health services.
  3. Demonstrated experience in participating in health promotion events, projects or activities that promote mental health education, wellbeing, and awareness of services.
  4. Demonstrated organisational skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
  5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including advocacy, conflict resolution.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge of current State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health.
  7. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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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 

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