- Relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in working with young people in health, education, community, justice, welfare or related settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and welfare issues affecting 'at-risk' young people, people experiencing homelessness, people who inject drugs, sex workers; and the impact of these issues on engagement and service delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction in relation to young people and other priority populations.
- Demonstrated experience developing, delivering and evaluating health education and workforce development programs, including group work, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating projects, including developing and maintaining partnerships, managing competing priorities, and delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage young people, communicate with multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships with external stakeholders and produce professional reports and other written documentation.
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends including outreach to vulnerable populations in the unpredictable and sometimes volatile workplace of Kings Cross.
- Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

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📌 Youth Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney