This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD’s Population Health Division is responsible for addressing primary and secondary disease prevention within the local community through Health Promotion, HIV and Related Programs Multicultural Health. Our work is delivered through individual service delivery, Population level health promotion programs and capacity building initiates to members of priority populations on priority issues.
We are seeking a passionate and community-focused individual to join our team in a vital role aimed at improving blood borne virus (BBV) and sexual health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Nepean Blue Mountains region, including those who identify as LGBTIQ+. This role is responsible for developing and implementing health promotion activities that address sexual health, BBVs, and the stigma and discrimination associated with them, including prevention and testing initiatives for people who inject drugs.
Working as part of the BBV and Sexual Health Promotion (BBV & SHP) Team, you will collaborate closely with Population Health, Aboriginal Health, and other teams across the Local Health District, as well as with key Aboriginal community and government partners. You will contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs aligned with NSW Health strategies, including the STI, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and LGBTIQ+ Health Strategies. A key aspect of the role involves building the capacity of Aboriginal community-based organisations to deliver effective BBV and sexual health promotion, while also providing expert advice on the social and individual impacts of BBVs and STIs.
If you are committed to health equity and passionate about making a difference in our communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to inclusive, culturally safe, and impactful health promotion.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
NBMLHDis committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
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