Multicultural Learning and Collaboration Program Manager (Health Mgr Lvl 2) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Eastern Campus, Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ544834
Application Close Date: 26/01/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 – 05/02/2025
Contact Details: Katina Varelis | Katina.Varelis@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This role offers an amazing opportunity to someone with excellent communication, leadership and capacity building skills.
The role will work with and support to SWSLHD staff enhance delivery of culturally responsive care to the people of South West Sydney.
What You'll be Doing
The Multicultural Learning and Collaboration Program Manager is primarily responsible for the rollout of SWSLHD's cultural competency training program Working in Culturally Diverse Contexts. This includes the coordination, facilitation, evaluation and reporting on learning outcomes for all staff. The position works closely with key stakeholders in the development of strategies to support workforce enhancement, continuous quality improvement and the overall development of a culturally responsive and safe health service for patients, parents, carers, families, visitors, staff and volunteers. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the ability of all staff across SWSLHD to improve service delivery through positive changes to practice, particularly when interacting with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds such as work colleagues, patients and visitors.
SWSLHD is recognised as a leading provider of education, training and organisational development initiatives to a health workforce of over 17,000 staff. Multicultural Services supports the achievement of the LHDs strategic goals, with a focus on supporting our staff to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services.
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 centers, 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.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for a range of delivery modes, with a specific focus on those that build cultural understanding and competence.
- Strong connection to and understanding of the historical and social issues impacting on contemporary health outcomes and health education priorities for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people and demonstrated understanding of issues faced by CALD communities in the southwestern Sydney region
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, consultation, and communication skills, with proven experience to strategically engage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve strategic goals, manage multi-faceted projects, meet tight deadlines, and produce quality work with strong focus on attention to detail with high level analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 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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