Health Education Officer (Grad) Youth Health Service - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week until 30 June 2026
Location: Traxside Youth Health Centre
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ590656
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 - 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Glenys Goodwin – 0477 386 994 | Glenys.Goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you a passionate graduate ready to launch your career in Youth Health? Join South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Youth Health Services and be part of a vibrant, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people aged 12–24.
We are currently seeking a Graduate Youth Health Education/Promotion Officer for a temporary part-time role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience delivering inclusive, evidence-based health education and promotion services to young people—particularly those who are marginalised, at risk, or experiencing homelessness.
About the Role
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Deliver health education, promotion, and engagement activities tailored to the needs of young people 12 to 24 years of age
- Support case management, group work, and outreach initiatives
- Co-design and implement health promotion projects using evidence-based frameworks
- Contribute to community-based campaigns, education sessions, and youth-friendly resources
- Engage in meaningful consumer and community partnerships
Your work will be guided by the NSW Youth Health Framework 2017–2024 and the SWSLHD Youth Health Model of Care, both of which prioritise holistic, youth-centred, and culturally responsive approaches to care.
Who We’re Looking For
- A graduate in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, or a related field with relevant experience
- A strong interest in youth health, community engagement, and equity
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Enthusiasm for learning, innovation, and collaboration
- A commitment to inclusive, youth-friendly practice
Why Join Us?
- Work in a meaningful role that contributes to real change
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative and passionate team
- Gain hands-on experience in community health promotion
- Access professional development opportunities and mentoring
- Flexible part-time hours that support work–life balance
If you're ready to make a difference and start your health promotion career with impact, we encourage you to apply.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
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 promotion, public health, social science (with a health promotion major), health education or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of health promotion theory and evidence-based application including needs analysis, project planning, implementation and evaluating health promotion initiatives (particularly relating to relevant issues for young people who are “at risk” or “marginalised”).
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with young people in community –based settings, particularly with diverse communities and demonstrated experience of the ability to advocate for their needs.
- Experience in establishing partnerships with relevant organisations and facilitating collaborative action, including relevance to social justice, harm minimisation and community development.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based community education projects, including experience in developing and facilitating group work.
- Demonstrated ability to write high level and quality reports and other written communication for a variety of audiences as well as high-level computer literacy.
- Demonstrated experience to work independently, as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple projects with the ability to apply effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- 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.
