Health Promotion Program Officer - School Years

• Join us in creating a healthier future for the children of Western Sydney!
• We promote work-life balance with flexible and adaptable work practices.
• Generous leave entitlements as per NSW Health (State) awards.

WSLHD Health Promotion seeks a full-time Project Officer to join our team, partnering with 220+ primary schools to deliver health initiatives.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $71,467 - $114,187 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
Are you the next School Years Project Officer for Western Sydney?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through healthy eating and physical activity? If so, we want to hear from you!

WSLHD Health Promotion is seeking an enthusiastic full time permanent Project Officer to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll be part of team fostering partnerships with over 220 local primary schools to deliver initiatives, including the NSW Health Live Life Well @ School program.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work practices.

What you’ll bring:

• A strong understanding of school settings and the key challenges that impact healthy eating and physical activity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities to connect with diverse groups
• An understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact on our communities
• Knowledge of effective strategies for promoting healthy eating and active living

For more information about the work of our team and this exciting opportunity, please contact Jennifer Plaskett, School Years Co-ordinator at Jennifer.plaskett@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

Essential Criteria: 

• License: Driver’s license

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant degree in a health related field.
2. Demonstrated experience working in one of the HCI settings.
3. Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of best practice interventions (especially in the area of childhood obesity).
4. Demonstrated effective organisational skills, problem solving skills and computer skills.
5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups).
6. Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and CALD communities.
7. Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team and developing and maintaining partnerships, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
8. Current driver’s license valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ551185
Applications Close: 18th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jenny Plaskett on jennifer.plaskett@health.nsw.gov.au