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Health Literacy Project Officer


Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142 – $125,241 + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ520027

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it’s needed most!

If you’re passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We’re currently looking for a Health Literacy Project Officer to be responsible for providing research and project support for the Health Literacy in Prisons project. This project aims to apply a health literacy development approach in the New South Wales prison context. The research being undertaken by the team will advance knowledge and methods in the broad areas of health literacy development and measurement, co-design, and health equity.

The position will also provide research support and advice to the Research Operations Manager and Health Literacy in Prisons project team. The advice and support provided may also be provided to stakeholders of the project.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $106,142 – $125,241 + super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

  • Free on-site parking at some sites to minimise your commute time.
  • Access to salary packaging benefits.
  • Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
  • Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If you need assistance with your application please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team on JHFMHN-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

  1. Outline your relevant qualifications for this position and your experience working people with complex with health conditions, with a passion for public health and improving health equity among communities that experience inequities.
  2. Provide an example of a complex project you managed to strict time frames and how you achieved the result.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Julia Bowman on Julia.Bowman@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Thursday 10th October, 11:59pm

Interviews for this position will be held on Wednesday 23rd October

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