About Women’s Health Matters (WHM)

WHM is an independent, non-partisan think tank that works to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the ACT and surrounding region, especially those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

WHM’s core business is evidence-based social research, policy development, advocacy and health promotion. We identify current and emerging health and wellbeing issues impacting all women in the ACT and surrounding region and develop evidence-based solutions to close the gaps.

WHM is the voice for women’s health and wellbeing in the ACT. Our local research, evidence and data (informed by women for women) is used by decision makers to be more responsive to the needs of women and to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the ACT.

About the role

Women's Health Matters is seeking to recruit to two Bilingual Health Educator positions.

The primary objective of the role is to improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health education for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Our bilingual health educators (BHEs) work to engage and support our communities in the ACT through community engagement activities and the delivery of health education sessions, particularly related to sexual and reproductive health and cancer screening.

The position works in a small team environment and reports directly to the Bilingual Health Education Projects Coordinator. The role supports the delivery of the WHM’s health education work including the Commonwealth funded ‘Screening Saves Lives’ and ‘Health in My Language’ projects.

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

This role is a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) role scheduled to end 27 September 2024, with possible extension dependent on funding.

applications

Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. Suitable applicants may be identified and appointment prior to the closing period.

Please contact Anushe Khan for enquiries [email protected] using the subject line: Bilingual Health Educators x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be able to legally work in Australia, this includes:

• Being an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or;
• holding a relevant and valid working visa