Pacific Health Worker

About this role

* Empower Pacific communities through culturally responsive care. * Build trusted relationships and drive health equity. * Lead community engagement and health education initiatives. Support, advocate, and connect Pacific families with vital health services through culturally safe, community-led care. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30/06/2027) Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate & Health Education Officer Non Graduate Remuneration: $34.08 - $62.28 per hour Hours Per Week: 14 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre Where you'll be working Join the passionate team at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This role sits within a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes for Pacific communities through culturally sensitive and community-driven approaches. · Work in a supportive, inclusive and culturally aware environment · Collaborate with health professionals and community leaders · Be part of a service that values cultural identity and lived experience · Access professional development and clinical supervision · Make a meaningful impact across multiple WSLHD sites What you'll be doing As a Pacific Health Worker, you’ll play a vital role in bridging the gap between Pacific communities and health services, delivering tailored support and education that promotes wellbeing and access to care. · Provide assertive case management, advocacy, and health education · Develop and deliver culturally appropriate health programs and resources · Facilitate referrals and transport assistance to improve service access · Build strong partnerships with local agencies and community groups · Support community development initiatives and early intervention strategies How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: · License: Driver's licence valid in NSW · Qualification: HEO Graduate/non graduate - Relevant qualification in social sciences, health or related field Selection Criteria: 1. Relevant qualifications in social sciences, health or related field – to be considered under graduate classification. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Pacific communities and have established links with Pacific communities or demonstrated capacity to build linkages. 3. Demonstrated understanding of health issues that affect Pacific communities and strategies to improve health outcomes for Pacific people. 4. Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience in developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating culturally appropriate health education / health promotion / community development programs and initiatives to Pacific communities. 5. Demonstrated experience and/or abilities in building and maintaining successful partnerships with relevant partners including government and non-government organisations and community based organisations. 6. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills 7. Demonstrated computer skills with experience in a range of Microsoft applications. 8. Current Drivers Licence valid within New South Wales and the willingness and ability to travel. Requisition ID: REQ681644 Applications Close: 9th August 2026 Need more information? · Find out more about applying for this position. · Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. · Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. · For inquiries about the role, contact Yvonne Peacock on Yvonne.Peacock@health.nsw.gov.au People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #S-DNI