Bilingual Health Promotion Officer in Sydney

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is "exceptional care, healthier lives". SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. This role is responsible for implementing programs/projects within and across teams, to support the efficient and effective operation of the Equity and Prevention Service to achieve business and service objectives.

The role requires a high level of proficiency in both English and a priority language (Mandarin or Cantonese). The role will support community engagement, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs/projects and provide advice and guidance in relation to tailoring programs/projects to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences, and relevant equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated high level proficiency in spoken and written English and identified language.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective community education programs with multicultural communities and understanding of the lived experience of communities/community members experiencing disadvantage.
• Demonstrated skills in resource development (including co-design skills) and community consultation.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently, and effective organisational and time management skills.
• Current NSW drivers' licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Information For Applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.