HEALTH PROMOTION WORKER

Part-Time Position - 21 hours per week.

Central West Women’s Health Centre, Bathurst, is seeking a Health Promotion Worker with skills in group facilitation, health promotion and marketingto join our team. The position also provides administrative support to our visiting General Practitioner.

Being a woman is a genuine requirement for this position, as per exemption granted under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1977).

Salary package, terms & conditions in accordance with appropriate award. Wages ranging between $22.93 - $30.23 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Only applicants who address all criteria and provide a current resume will be considered for the position.

Criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in Health/Social Sciences (eg. Health Promotion, Public Health, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology) or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitation, group work, or training and group program development
  • Demonstrated networking and community development experience with an ability to use social media for marketing and promotion
  • Understanding of trauma and abuse (eg. physical, emotional, mental, sexual), domestic/family violence and issues of cultural difference
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and incorporate feedback on performance
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate holistic approach and feminist perspective
  • Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

A Working With Children Check number will be required and a National Police Check will be undertaken for preferred applicants.

Further information email: phone 6331 4133 or visit:

To apply:

  • Complete CWWHC Job Application Form
  • Provide a supporting letter stating why you are the best person for the job
  • Provide a statement explaining how you meet each of the criteria
  • Provide a current resume

Applications are to be posted to: The Manager, Central West Women’s Health Centre, P O Box 674, Bathurst, NSW 2795, or dropped off at 20 William St, or emailed to:

Applications closeTUESDAY 30 JUNE 2015 at 12.00 noon.

Interviews take place on Thursday 2 July between 2-5pm.