Student Support Services/University Health Service
Reference no. 1192/0618F

• An opportunity to improve the health promotion and access to health care for our international students
• To support the development, implementation and evaluation of health education programs
• Part-time 0.6 FTE, 12 months Fixed Term, Level HEO7, Salary at 0.6 FTE: $54K to $58K p.a. plus leave loading and super

About the opportunity

The position has responsibility for improving the health promotion and access to health care for International students. The position will facilitate the delivery of quality student directed health promotion and health education programs, and engagement strategies within the international student cohort. The position will work across service reporting boundaries to promote health access and information development.

The University Health Service provides general practitioner and associated services to enrolled University of Sydney students and staff. This position is managed under the Director, University Health Service. It is a key promotional role which involves working with the practice and unit managers/leads, in the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and health education programs for international students.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Health Education Officer who possesses:

• degree qualification in an applicable field
• knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector
• health project management skills
• understanding of evidence-based health promotion
• demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships with health services
• excellent communication, consultation and negotiation skills
• knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations
• computer literacy skills and skilled in the use of information technology
• effective organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision

About us

The University seeks to enhance its current position as a world class institution where a vibrant and well­ resourced learning environment is supported by a high quality and inclusive Health Service. Within this context, the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education provides institution-wide leadership in improving performance in student life-cycle experience.

Student Support Services (SSS) assist students' achievement of educational goals, retention and success at University through personal, financial and instrumental support, and through encouraging development of independence and personal resilience. SSS act as a point of contact for the University and Faculty regarding support for students, dealing with complex student presentations, and for advice regarding policy and procedure developments and the likely impact on student wellbeing.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ more than 6,000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1192/0618F to apply.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 11:30pm, 25 July 2018 (Sydney time)

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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