Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Graduate)

Remuneration: $69,050 - $110,326 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ448005

Application Close Date: 10/12/2023

Interview Date Range: 13/12/2023 – 20/12/2023

Contact Details: Paul Amoroso - 0467 766 591 | Paul.Amoroso@health.nsw.gov.au

About The Opportunity

The Youth Health Education/Promotion officer (HEO/HPO) works within a multidisciplinary team and provides services for young people aged 12- 24 years. SWSLHD Youth Health services prioritises marginalised, homeless and at risk young people aged 12- 24 years.

This position will facilitate engagement by providing services that are relevant and responsive to the health needs of the target group. This involves the provision of health education and health promotion activities, case management, support and group work.

The HEO/HPO forms part of the multidisciplinary team with Youth Health Service, underpinned by the NSW Youth Health Framework 2017-2024 and the SWSLHD Youth Health Model of Care.

The HEO/HPO will play an active role in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects utilising evidence based frameworks. These projects are diverse and include community based campaigns, consumer engagement, health information resource production, community education and capacity building. Some travel is expected.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

• Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health, social science (with a health promotion major), health education or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of health promotion theory and evidence-based application including needs analysis, project planning, implementation and evaluating health promotion initiatives (particularly relating to relevant issues for young people who are “at risk” or “marginalised”).
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with young people in community –based settings, particularly with diverse communities and demonstrated experience of the ability to advocate for their needs.
• Experience in establishing partnerships with relevant organisations and facilitating collaborative action, including relevance to social justice, harm minimisation and community development.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based community education projects, including experience in developing and facilitating group work.
• Demonstrated ability to write high level and quality reports and other written communication for a variety of audiences as well as high-level computer literacy.
• Demonstrated experience to work independently, as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple projects with the ability to apply effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Effective organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more 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.

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.

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