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Bi Cultural Health Workers x2 - Mowbray

Australian Red Cross
  • Casual
  • Mowbray

Who we are

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region. 

About the roles

Assist newly arrived individuals, groups and communities of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (especially those from refugee backgrounds), to better understand and independently access the Tasmanian health system.

Two positions are available:

  • One position will focus on working with the Chin Burmese community of Launceston. Prior experience working with the Burmese community would be highly regarded and knowledge of Chin languages is essential.
  • One position will focus on working with the South Sudanese community. Knowledge of working with either the South Sudanese or African community is highly regarded and relevant language skills are essential.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting culturally and linguistically diverse newly arrived communities, especially those with a refugee background
  • Ability to assist with planning and coordinating information or training sessions
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds
  • Understanding of health issues (including harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation) that affect new arrivals and their connection to the Tasmanian health system

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description below or contact Xavier Lane-Mullins on 0477 700 991.

Position Description

Download File Position Description - Bicultural Community Health Worker Casual.pdf

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