Senior Project Officer, Multicultural Health Communication

Senior Project Officer, Multicultural Health Communication

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, Until 30 June 2028

Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer Graduate

Remuneration: $59.89 - $64.69 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ643682

Location: Darlinghurst Community Health Centre

Applications Close: Thursday 26 February, 2026

Where you'll be working

Population and Community Health (PaCH) is an integral part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. PaCH delivers comprehensive community health services, providing care to individuals, families, and carers, alongside population health services focused on the broader community or specific groups. Services are rendered across the District's hospitals, various community-based facilities, including child and family health centres, and specialist clinics. We actively collaborate with other service providers across the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, such as hospitals and mental health services. For more information, please visit the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District website.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’, emphasizing a commitment to community well-being and compassionate care. The Senior Project Officer, Multicultural Health Communication will primarily be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating health-related projects and campaigns specifically for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across NSW. This role involves close collaboration with key internal and external partners. Additionally, the Senior Project Officer will provide accurate and timely advice to partners, informing the development of strategies, programs, and campaigns relevant to CALD communities throughout NSW. Key partners include the NSW Ministry of Health, various Multicultural Health Services, other government departments, non-government organizations, and community groups.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income, potentially increasing your take-home pay, with up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment, plus Novated Leasing opportunities.
• Access to discounted gym memberships through a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for both employees and their family members.
• Opportunities for discounted Private Health Insurance.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences, health promotion, or a relevant field, coupled with, or equivalent to, relevant work experience in a related area.
• Demonstrated high level project management skills, including the ability to successfully navigate diverse, complex, and often competing priorities.
• A high-level understanding of health literacy principles, health inequities, and proven strategies for addressing these inequities within CALD communities.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, evidenced by experience in preparing formal reports and project resources.
• Exceptional consultation and facilitation skills, alongside robust stakeholder engagement and management capabilities.
• Practical experience with co-design and co-production of health-related resources, specifically including written and audio-visual materials tailored for CALD communities.
• Advanced social media skills, strong website management capabilities, and comprehensive computer competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Products and Adobe programs.
• A current driver’s licence and a willingness to travel as required by the demands of the position.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards or contact Jie Cao on jie.cao1@health.nsw.gov.au for role-related queries.

Our CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment – were developed by employees for employees, defining our work culture and inspiring positive interactions. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment, welcoming all employees irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education, and socio-economic status. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy.

Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognizes individual needs. If you require adjustments for the recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au. Adjustments may include physical requirements, interview setups, or specific interview availability.

Information For Applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Temporary visa holder employment is subject to suitable labour market testing. Applicants are assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria. Recommended applicants undergo compliance review with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination. The Aboriginal Workforce Team offers support, and additional information is available on our Stepping Up Website.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Health Promotion
• Multicultural Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Campaign Development
• Health Literacy
• Co-design
• Community Engagement
• Social Media Marketing
• Report Writing