CCLHD - Community Engagement Officer - All - Inclusive Care for Older People (ALICE) Program

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

The Central Coast Local Health District has an opportunity available for a temporary part-time Community Engagement Officer with the All-Inclusive Care for Older People (ALICE) Program, based at Gosford Hospital. This role is pivotal in fostering community connections within the Long Jetty and The Entrance areas, ensuring that our local older population has access to vital resources and support. As the face of the ALICE program, you will play a critical role in building relationships, coordinating events, and enhancing awareness of the services available to our community members. Your efforts will directly contribute to improving the health and well-being of older individuals in the region.

In this role, you will develop and implement community engagement strategies that resonate with local residents and organisations. Your primary responsibilities will include coordinating outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the ALICE program, compiling an inventory of community assets that support older people, and organising health promotion events that foster community spirit and service access. You will also establish an information hub that provides tailored advice and support to older individuals, ensuring they are informed about the resources available to them. Effective communication is key, as you will manage newsletters and other multimedia platforms to keep the community engaged and informed.
 
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to a supportive and innovative healthcare environment, we invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals. 

About You 
  

• We are looking for individuals with a background in community engagement, public relations, or similar roles, who can demonstrate successful strategies for fostering community involvement and support.
• Bachelor Degree that required a minimum of three years full time study in a field relevant to this role (ie; community engagement, public relations)
• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to travel across sites within the District and to other external sites as required.
• You have well developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 
  
  

 Where you’ll be working  

You will be based at Gosford Hospital but will spend significant time in the pilot community of Long Jetty and The Entrance. This environment requires flexibility and self-motivation, as you will often work independently while building trust and rapport with community stakeholders. Your role will involve traveling to various community meetings and events, representing the ALICE program and engaging with a diverse range of audiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-institutional teams to ensure that all messaging is cohesive and aligned with the program’s goals.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.  

 
What we Offer   
 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 
Child Safe Standard Commitment  
 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are  committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion   
  
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.  

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.     

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx  


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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