Senior Health Promotion Officer (Graduate) - Preventative Programs - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ594238 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, working 14 hours per week until August 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer (Graduate)
Remuneration: $57.58 - $62.20 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ594238
Application Close Date: 10/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 13/08/2025 - 20/08/2025
Contact Details: Domenico Zappia – 0422 008 712 | domenic.zappia@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the health of South Western Sydney Local Health District?
Join us as a Senior Health Promotion Officer, where you'll lead transformative health initiatives that empower our communities to thrive. This is your chance to champion innovative, evidence-based programs that support priority populations, tackle tobacco and vaping-related issues, and strengthen vital connections between clinical care and preventative health services. You'll take the reins on everything from strategic planning to program sustainability—driving forward the Health & Wellbeing stream in alignment with the goals of South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ministry of Health.
Lead. Innovate. Inspire. Make health happen—where it's needed most.
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 Senior Health Promotion Officer (SHPO) will achieve this by providing leadership and contributing to evidence based and/or innovative programs of work for population health priorities within the Health & Wellbeing stream.
The SHPO will primarily be responsible for:
- all stages of planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting and ongoing management and sustainability of preventative health programs for priority populations.
- strengthening clinical and primary care multi-risk factor assessment and referral to preventative health programs.
- leading the development of tobacco and vaping-related programs.
- coordination of the Preventative Program portfolio and workforce.
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.
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 experience in providing leadership in population focused health promotion.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience project management and program design in the field of healthy eating, active living, tobacco and e-cigarette control.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external program partners to achieve successful program implementation and sustainability.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and coordinate professional staff and to work within an action oriented multidisciplinary team with a population health focus.
- 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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