• Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
  
• Position Classification: Health Education Officer
  
• Remuneration: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
  
• Hours Per Week: 32 hours per week
  
• Requisition ID: REQ552382

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions. We are only considering applications from candidates with valid work rights.

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Exciting Opportunity at Central Coast Local Health District! Showcase your exceptional skills as a Health Education Officer in the role of Aboriginal Health Promotion Officer and Project Coordinator. Make a real difference in the Central Coast Community by contributing to the provision of vital health services.

About You

• You have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to ensuring health promotion initiatives are culturally safe, inclusive, and beneficial to these communities.
• You excel at building strong relationships with local Aboriginal organisations, communities, and stakeholders, facilitating their active involvement in health promotion programs.
• You have experience in coordinating and contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion activities, ensuring they are effective and aligned with community needs.

Where You’ll Be Working

This role is based at Gosford Hospital within the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute building. Travel to various sites for meetings and liaison will be required as needed.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.

The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. 

For more information, please visit: steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx.

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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Need more information?

•  Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Kajons:
  
  • Phone: 02 4320 9704 / 0477 721 071
    
  • Email: [email protected], using the subject line: CCLHD - Aboriginal Health Promotion Officer - Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.