Community Engagement Officer (Chin Community)

You will support the Community Stakeholder lead, acting as a connector between primary care services and the Chin community, focusing on improving health outcomes, enhancing service accessibility, and promoting community capacity building.

The position requires a strong emphasis on cultivating relationships with established and newly emerging multicultural communities, increasing access to services, and reducing stigma.

• Part time, fixed term to 30 September 2026
• Salary packaging available

Key responsibilities include:

• Through innovative community engagement activities, identify emerging issues impacting communities.
• Provide support, mentoring, and capacity building to community leaders, enabling them to navigate health systems and advocate for their community.
• Develop targeted communication materials and education sessions to promote health awareness in CALD communities.
• Available to work outside normal hours (weekends/evenings) for community engagement events and/or stakeholder partnerships meetings.

Key selection criteria includes:

• Diploma of Community development, health promotion, social work, or related fields.
• Sound understanding of and access to the Australian primary health care systems and the social determinants of health.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, developing and implementing strategies to engage with diverse communities,
• Knowledge of health education techniques, particularly in areas like preventative health.
• Strong group facilitation skills, with experience in managing complex, sensitive discussions
• Understanding of and the ability to communicate both verbally and written with the Chin community

All appointments to SMRC are subject to the following: 

• Police Check (not older than 6 months) 
• Employee Working with Children Check (not expired) 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (not expired) 

Download the POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Applications close: Monday 6 April at 5.00pm

For more details regarding this position please contact People and Culture on the details below.