- Part time position – 22.8 hours per week
- Maximum term until June 2026
- Adelaide, SA
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The purpose of the Bilingual Health Educator is to support the implementation of the ‘Health in My Language’ project. The Bilingual Health Educator will conduct various health education sessions and related activities in language with women in community settings.
The Health in My Language project aims to address health literacy, hesitancy, and barriers to service navigation faced by communities, with a specific focus on women from migrant and refugee backgrounds across Australia. These groups may include older adults, parents, caregivers, individuals of childbearing age or those who are pregnant, as well as people living in regional and rural areas.
You will bring
- Fluency in English and Arabic. Any additional languages would also be welcomed.
- Ability to facilitate and deliver in language workshops to a broad range of audiences on a range of health topics (full training on health topics will be provided)
- Excellent stakeholder and community engagement skills
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the planning and coordination of information or training sessions
- Good written and verbal communication (English and Arabic) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to present information in a clear, comprehensive format
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver outputs within specified time frames
- Ability to work under general supervision, autonomously and as part of a team within a matrix structure
Mandatory Requirements
A clearance to work with Children and a current Driver’s License is required for this role.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3.
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Samar Ibrahim sibrahim@redcross.org.au
Applications close at 11:55pm on 9 October 2025
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may fill this role prior to the advertised closing date.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child protected organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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📌 Bilingual Health Educator
🏢 Australia Red Cross
📍 Adelaide