Bilingual Health Educator (Nepali language)

• Part time 22.8 hours per week
• Maximum term until 31 Oct 2024
• Nepali language
• Hobart or Launceston location

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. 

The opportunity

In this position you will make contact with newly arrived and culturally and linguistically diverse people and assist with their needs. You will identify issues affecting the health of newly arrived communities and respond by liaising with appropriate services and providing information sessions within the community to assist new arrivals to be able to better access the health system.

What you will bring 

• Nepali Speaker 
• An understanding of issues affecting people impacted by migration
• Experience in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Experience in coordinating, managing, training and supporting volunteers
• Excellent general office administration and records management skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as outlook, word and excel
• Working with vulnerable people check
• Drivers Licence 

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development course

Further information  

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Salary from $71,155.76 FTE + casual loading + superannuation + salary packaging. 

For additional enquiries, please contact Alison Dugan on 0408 727 649 for a confidential discussion. 

Applications close: 21 May 2024

Job Ref #:765