Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate) - Preventative Programs - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ580359 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, working 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $36.04 – $57.58 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ580359
Application Close Date: 15/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 18/06/2025 - 25/06/2025
Contact Details: Sheree Whittaker on 0457 562 615 | Sheree.Whittaker@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a real difference in community health? Join our team as a Health Promotion Officer and help improve the health and wellbeing of people living in South Western Sydney. In this vital role, you’ll contribute to innovative, evidence-based health promotion programs aligned with the goals and strategies of the South Western Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Ministry of Health. Primarily working within the Health & Wellbeing stream—and supporting Early Years & Ageing projects as needed—you’ll be involved in the full cycle of preventative health program delivery, from planning and implementation to evaluation and sustainability. You’ll also play a key role in supporting clinical and primary care referrals and delivering targeted programs around tobacco and vaping. Be part of a passionate team driving positive change for priority populations in our community.
What You'll be Doing
The purpose of this position is to improve the health of people living in south western Sydney by contributing to Health Promotion programs of work in line with South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ministry of Health’s goals, principles, and strategies.
The Health Promotion Officer will primarily work in the Health & Wellbeing stream and contribute to evidence-based and/or innovative programs of work for population health priorities. The Health Promotion Officer may also work on projects from the Early Years & Ageing stream as required.
The HPO will primarily be responsible for working with the team to
- deliver all stages of planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting and sustainability of preventative health programs for priority populations.
- support clinical and primary care multi-risk factor assessment and referral to preventative health programs.
- deliver tobacco and vaping-related programs.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Tertiary qualifications in health or related field and demonstrated knowledge and experience in health promotion planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination particularly relating to healthy eating, active living and/or tobacco and e-cigarette control.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current health promotion theory and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, nongovernment and community organisations.
- Effective organisational, problem solving and team skills including the ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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