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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration:
Graduate - $69,050 - $110,326 per annum
Non Graduate: $60,373.00 - $87,304.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ463609
Application Close Date: 11/02/2023
Interview Date Range: 14/02/2023 -21/02/2023
Contact Details: Karen Wardle – 0423846579 | Karen.wardle@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Health Promotion Service are looking for someone who is engaging, driven and has an outgoing personality to bring fresh ideas and build strong relationships and partnerships. The work will involve systems and citizen science approaches to programs. If you are ready to bring your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Health Promotion to SWSLHD click APPLY NOW!
What You'll be Doing
The role is primarily responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of preventative health programs for priority populations, supporting clinical and primary care multi-risk factor assessment and referral to preventative health programs as well as tobacco and vaping related programs.
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 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 selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Tertiary qualifications in health or related field
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Health Promotion planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination particularly relating to healthy eating, active living and/or tobacco and e-cigarette control.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current Health Promotion theory and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of issues that may impact service delivery in priority populations including social disadvantage, Aboriginal and CALD communities.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, non-government and community organisations.
- Effective organisational, problem solving and team skills including the ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including skills in use of common computer packages preferably Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, social media and some desktop publishing skills.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
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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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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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