Health Promotion Officer
We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children in their First 2000 days (0-5 years) to join our team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 5 September 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $1,323.34 - $2,114.39 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537066
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Population Health Promotion Team, Brookvale Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
Working closely with Early Childhood Education and Care services, educators and stakeholders you will support the implementation of healthy eating and active living programs across Northern Sydney. In particular, supporting the local delivery of the state-wide Munch & Move program.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, an allied health discipline, health promotion, public health or equivalent.
- Provide an example of an innovative project you have implemented in a childhood setting that aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of children. Outline the steps you took to achieve this, and the outcomes achieved.
- Provide an example of a time where you developed a strong working relationship with a stakeholder to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. Outline the steps you took to develop the relationship, the issues you faced, what strategies you implemented to overcome them, and what you do differently next time.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Tate on Nicole.Tate@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8797 7298
Applications Close: 8 December 2024
