Job Title: Multicultural Health Officer
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Multicultural Health Officer. In this role, you will work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to improve quality of care, access to health services, and health literacy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with health services and facilities to create a culturally responsive health service.
* Support local SWSLHD services and facilities to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse consumers and communities.
* Assist the facilities to meet the requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Standards.
* Assist in SWSLHD's response to the accountabilities in the Multicultural Policies and Services Program.
Requirements:
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in community education and development/implementation of programs and activities.
3. Demonstrated experience in the health or community sector working and communicating effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
4. Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products and high level communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to communicate effectively with health and community sector staff from a wide range of disciplines.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Australian C-Class driver's license required.
Benefits:
* Paid salary packaging.
* Discounted gym membership/corporate wellbeing programs.
About Us: Our organisation is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. Existing staff of our organisation and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.