Project Officer

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non-Grad
Remuneration: $34.09 - $49.39 Per Hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ679131
Location: Wallsend Campus
Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday 04 August 2026
 

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and families? Join Hunter New England Population Health and help deliver evidence-based programs that create healthier communities across our region.

About the Team

Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH) delivers population health services across the Hunter and New England regions through two specialist service areas: Health Protection and Health Promotion.

Our team is located across Wallsend, Tamworth and Taree, with this position based at Wallsend Health Campus (free on-site parking available). For the successful applicant, the work location may be negotiated in line with operational requirements.

About the Role

As a Project Officer, you'll contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion initiatives that help prevent chronic disease and reduce health risks across the community.

Working within the Early Years Team, your focus will be on improving health outcomes for children aged 0–5 years, collaborating with a range of partners to deliver programs that make a lasting impact.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and collaborative professional who brings:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Sound problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Experience in health promotion or project work is valued, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

• Eligible to drive in NSW

Support and Development

You'll be supported by an experienced Program Manager and a team of Project Officers who are committed to your success. We provide ongoing professional development through:

• Work-based learning opportunities.
• Participation in meaningful projects.
• Job shadowing and mentoring.
• Regular performance feedback and coaching.

At HNE Population Health, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the health of local communities while enjoying a supportive and flexible workplace.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements in line with organisational policy.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful public health initiatives that improve lives.

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service

• Fitness Passport for you and your family

   

What you'll be doing

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered

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