Population Health (Health Promotion) Program Officer - School Years

🎯 Make a lasting impact on kids' health
🤝 Build strong local community connections
📈 Grow your skills in health promotion

Drive real change in kids’ health across Western Sydney. Run fun programs, build partnerships, and empower communities. Apply Now! 🌟

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, North Parramatta

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 evidence-based and locally informed healthy eating and physical activity initiatives, including implementation of the NSW Health Live Life Well @ School program.

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:

• Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.
• Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to "better health services" for all.
• Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
• Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.

What you'll be doing
Help improve the health of children and families in Western Sydney through the delivery of health promotion programs aligned with key local priorities. Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing Go4Fun, Munch & Move, and school-based initiatives
• Supporting sites to adopt healthy practices and meet program KPIs
• Collecting and managing data for program reporting and evaluation
• Building local partnerships and deliver community workshops
• Contributing to planning, training, and continuous improvement

You will benefit from:

• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Continuing Professional Development including a wide range of supervision and professional development opportunities, including ongoing health learning programs and career succession plans.
• Generous leave conditions as per NSW Health (State) awards including monthly paid ADO (full time staff only)
• Options for salary packaging, novated leasing which can lower your taxable income
• Access to EAP and Fitness Passport.

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 Requirements:

• License: Driver’s license
• Qualification: Bachelor or higher degree in any of the following – Population Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, or other relevant degree

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health or other health related areas
2. Knowledge, experience or understanding of key Early Years and/or School Years settings and the key issues that impact service delivery
3. Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of best practice interventions (especially in the area of childhood obesity prevention)
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 culturally and linguistically diverse (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: REQ579223
Applications Close: 7^th July 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 Jennifer Plaskett on Jennifer.Plaskett@health.nsw.gov.au