Senior Multicultural Health Development Officer

An exciting capacity building opportunity exists for a health worker passionate about Multicultural Health to apply for the position of Senior Multicultural Health Officer. The temporary position is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 March 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer GraduateRemuneration: $2,114.41 - $2,283.77 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ468048
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be workingCremorne
What you'll be doing
The Senior Multicultural Health Officer will be working with senior managers and clinical staff to build capacity to provide responsive, patient-centred services that meet the needs of patients/clients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in a health related field and experience working in a health setting.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the health, settlement and social needs of CALD communities, including refugees and small, emerging communities.
Demonstrated experience understanding and knowledge of the health, settlement and social needs of CALD communities, including refugees and small, emerging communities, and experience working with CALD communities in a health setting.
Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Catherine Butler on Cathy.Butler@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9926 5772.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 29 February 2024
Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 11th March 2024