Aboriginal Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate / Non-Graduate) - Priority Populations Programs
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate / Non-Graduate
Remuneration: $62,486 - $114,187 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services; Forest Lodge
Requisition ID: REQ613377
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The primary role of this position is to develop, implement and evaluate prevention and health promotion programs targeting priority population groups including Aboriginal communities, as stipulated in local, state and national strategies. Working collaboratively with key clinical and non-clinical partners, to improve access to healthcare services and reduce health inequalities experienced by Aboriginal communities in Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is central to the position.
You will work across a range of programs across Population Health including sexual health, blood-borne viruses, healthy eating & living, cancer screening and other identified health needs.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in a health, community or educational setting.
- Good understanding of the relevant NSW strategies and social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal communities in SLHD.
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion and/or community development projects.
Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Athena Mumbulla on 0474 852 046.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 10 November 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
