Health Education Officer

Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Health Education Officer Graduation

Remuneration : $71,467 - $114,187 per annum

Hours Per Week : 38

Location : Westmead

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District—delivering quality primary, secondary and tertiary care across Western Sydney, The Hills Shire and residents of the Greater Western Region. We're driven by our vision of better health for all and guided by our values : collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

The Department of Gynaecological Oncology is a centralised specialist service, one of only 6 designated public gynaecological cancer services in NSW. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, allied health professionals and researchers. It provides specialist care in the treatment of gynaecological cancers, pre-malignant conditions, suspicious pelvic masses as well as planned and emergency management of benign gynaecological and obstetric conditions where more complex surgery is required. Patients have access to the combined radiation and medical oncology services for complex chemotherapy / immunotherapy and / or radiation therapy regimes, the Familial Cancer Services where indicated, as well as an extensive range of clinical trials and translational research studies.

This role will be pivotal in promoting the development and implementation of current and emerging tumour profiling within the Department. It is essential to keep pace with the rapidly growing landscape of molecular targeted treatments. This role will ensure that the patient population of Western Sydney will have equitable access to optimal patient treatment and improvement in outcomes for women with gynaecological cancer.

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.

Qualification

Post graduate degree qualification in science, public health, allied health or equivalent other experience.

Selection Criteria

• Degree qualification in science, public health, allied health or equivalent other experience.
• Experience in communicating with patients.
• Demonstrated high-level experience using hospital information technology systems, and data collection.
• Good knowledge, practical experience and understanding of the processes around research, grant applications and clinical trials.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, especially in oncology and gynaecology.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Requisition ID : REQ579704

Applications Close : 26th November 2025

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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 / Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

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