Population Health - North Parramatta, Australia - Western Sydney Local Health District

Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Sydney Local Health District
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North Parramatta, Australia

3 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time


Position Classification:
Health Education Officer Graduate

Remuneration:
$65,548 - $106,824 per annum


Hours Per Week:38


Requisition ID:
REQ384664


Location:
Cumberland


Do you want to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of children and families in Western Sydney?


WSLHD Health Promotion is seeking a Program Officer to plan and coordinate the delivery of Go4Fun and Aboriginal Go4Fun programs in Western Sydney and support the routine growth assessment of children in the District.

This full time permanent position is located in the Healthy School Years team, and may also include supporting the implementation of school based programs as needed.


Why join the WSLHD Health Promotion team?

  • We are an award winning, vibrant, energetic, and innovative team
  • You will enhance your skills through shared expertise, while your own skills and knowledge will be valued
  • We recognise the importance of worklife balance by providing flexible work practices and encouraging staff wellbeing

We are looking for a professional with a health or related background who has:

  • A strong understanding of childhood overweight and obesity prevention and management
  • Population health project management skills
  • High level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups)
  • An understanding of the social determinants of health and service delivery impacts in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
For more information about the work of the Healthy School Years team and this opportunity, please contact Jenny Plaskett, Healthy School Years Coordinator


Where you'll be working


Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.


What you'll be doing


The primary purpose of the position is to plan and coordinate the delivery of the NSW Ministry of Health Go4Fun and Aboriginal Go4Fun programs, in line with Western Sydney Local Health District goals and principles and agreed funding deliverables.


Additionally, the position will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the NSW Health Guideline Growth Assessment in Children and Weight Status Assessment in Adults.

The position will work within the Healthy School Years team. Further responsibilities may include supporting the implementation of school-based programs and other health promotion projects.

  • People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

_Please note:

__To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

_


Essential Criteria

Qualification:
Bachelor or higher degree in any of the following - Population Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, or other relevant degree


Selection Criteria

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health or other health related areas
  • Knowledge, experience or demonstrated understanding in the area of childhood overweight and obesity prevention and management
  • Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation
  • Demonstrated effective organisational skills, problem solving skills and computer skills
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups, preferably with children and families)
  • Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and network effectively with health staff and other government agencies and nongovernment agencies and community groups and organisations.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate, motivate and support contingent workers and LHD staff to ensure all components of program delivery are adhered to.
Need more information?

**Applications Close: 28th March 2023
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