Female Immunisation Education Officer Aboriginal Identified (Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate or Registered Nurse)
Requisition ID: REQ585677
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The overall purpose of this position is to improve immunisation coverage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Female Immunisation Education Officer Aboriginal Identified 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.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Tertiary qualification with eligibility for membership to relevant professional association or appropriate registration with AHPRA if required, and/or experience with Aboriginal people and/or communities towards better health outcome.
- Strong connection to an Aboriginal community, with lived experience and a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and health issues affecting Aboriginal peoples, along with a commitment to improving health outcomes.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
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 Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated 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.
- 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.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Kylie Wright on (02) 9515 9469.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 30 June 2025
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