National Indigenous Engagement Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

NSW Government -The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time up until 2 August 2024

Position Classification:
Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration:
full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ429591

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia.

We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

The National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS) is looking for an experienced and passionate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to coordinate the NCIRS Cultural Governance Group, foster Indigenous-focused research across NCIRS program areas, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the Australian national Indigenous health sector.

Strong relationshipbuilding and networking skills
Experience in working with Indigenous communities and organisations
Knowledge of Indigenous health and immunisation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

The chance to make a meaningful impact on Indigenous health on a national level.
A collaborative and supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
The opportunity to learn and grow alongside dedicated professionals in the field.

Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.

About NCIRS

NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety.

NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney.

NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian Government and NSW Government, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi, and research granting bodies.

Tertiary qualification/s in a healthrelated field or communications, or equivalent work experience or combination of study and work experience.
Knowledge and experience in Indigenous Health, with knowledge of immunisation and vaccine

- preventable diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and an understanding of the broader health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are desirable.

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for the above position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 197
In this role Aboriginality_ _is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimation Act 1997_

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Need more information?

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**Applications Close: 15/09/2023