CCLHD - Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Team Leader
🔍 Central Coast
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - 09 August 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ597940
Applications Close: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Our Health Promotion Service fosters a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment. As the Team Leader Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL), you'll be pivotal in coordinating, developing, implementing and the evaluation of evidence-based and innovative health promotion programs designed to enhance HEAL across the Central Coast community.
The Health Promotion team has been proudly nominated as a finalist for Team of the Year across the entire Central Coast Local Health District—a testament to their exceptional impact and dedication. Known for their deep knowledge, innovative practices, and unwavering support for one another, the team fosters a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives..
About the Role
This role involves representing the Central Coast Health Promotion Service (CCHPS) at various forums to influence health promotion strategies and service development for the Central Coast population. It includes contributing to strategic planning, advising leadership, setting priorities, and ensuring equity in program delivery.
The position oversees the management and evaluation of HEAL programs, ensuring alignment with health directives and evidence-based practices. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, maintaining current knowledge of health promotion trends, and managing HEAL staff through supervision, performance reviews, and recruitment. Additionally, the role requires building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support chronic disease prevention and enhance HEAL initiatives.
This is a perfect fit for an experienced population health professional ready to thrive in a distinctive and dynamic environment.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualification requiring a minimum of three years study (in health, social science or related field) will be highly regarded, and/or extensive work experience with relevance to leadership in population health.
- A current valid unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external program partners to achieve successful program implementation and sustainability.
- Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and line managing, motivating and coordinating professional staff working in an action oriented multidisciplinary team with a population health focus
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact Nicole Kajons on:
Phone: 0477 721 071
Email: Nicole.Kajons@health.nsw.gov.au
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