ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a national, community-based organisation which is led by and for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We advocate and educate to strengthen the health, wellbeing, safety and leadership of migrant and refugee women in Australia. MCWH works together with migrant and refugee women, community organisations, health practitioners, employers, communities and governments to build and share knowledge, achieve equity and improve health and wellbeing for migrant and refugee women. MCWH is an inclusive, family friendly employer that encourages a healthy work/life balance and offers flexible working hours and the option to work according to a hybrid working model.

In line with the exceptions and exemptions outlined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Section 28, MCWH actively seeks to employ women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the Bilingual Health Educator is to support the implementation of MCWH’s national Health in My Language Program and to conduct sexual and reproductive (SRH) health education sessions with migrant and refugee women in community settings.

ABOUT YOU

• Fluency in English and either: Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Cantonese, Mandarin, Khmer, Dari, Hazaragi, Dinka, Swahili, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish (Latin America), Thai or Ukrainian
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in community development, health, welfare, or social work;
• Demonstrated experience communicating and liaising with a wide range of organisations and individuals of varying backgrounds;
• Proficient in using online digital platforms such as Zoom and MSTeams;
• Commitment to, and understanding of, immigrant and refugee women’s health from a feminist perspective;
• Must be able to commence work by 27th August at the latest

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Salary Packaging is available, with a Living Expenses benefit of up to $15,900 per annum
• Meals and Entertainment Program benefit of up to $2,650 per annum
• Additional leave entitlements:
  • 5 weeks annual leave for up to 5 years’ service and 6 weeks thereafter
  • 3 days ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Years Day
  • Additional personal leave entitlements
• A position description is attached.