CCLHD - Health Promotion Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ656361
Applications Close: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11.59pm

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

About The Opportunity

The Healthy Children’s Initiative (HCI) Health Promotion Officer (HPO) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of evidence-based health promotion programs across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), with a primary focus on engaging and supporting primary schools. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the HPO is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating components of the Healthy Children’s Initiative to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of children across the region.

The role involves building strong partnerships with schools, education providers, community organisations, and key stakeholders to support the adoption of healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing initiatives in school settings. The Health Promotion Officer provides guidance, training, and ongoing support to school staff to assist them in implementing sustainable health-promoting practices aligned with NSW Ministry of Health priorities and program frameworks.

Key responsibilities include monitoring program performance, collecting and analysing data, preparing reports, and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities to ensure program effectiveness and achievement of local and state-wide health targets. The HPO also assists in developing health promotion resources, delivering presentations and workshops, and supporting community engagement activities that encourage healthy lifestyles among children and families.

Through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and health promotion strategies, the Health Promotion Officer contributes to improving the overall health outcomes of children within the Central Coast community and supports the achievement of CCLHD and Ministry of Health performance indicators.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in behavioural/population health, education, recreation or social science. A current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Evidence of strong community-wide behaviour change project management skills demonstrating the ability to work with a range of key stakeholders, clearly articulate project plans and objectives, monitor performance and ensure that objectives are met.
• Proven ability in successful and productive negotiation and partnership building with a range of organisations.
• Familiarity with basic project evaluation methods and history of developing innovative approaches to complex problems.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently when required but with direction from and accountability to a manager; and working harmoniously within a team.

  
   

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

·         Accrued day off each month (ADO)

·         17.5% annual leave loading

·         Paid parental leave

Financial Benefits

·         Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

·         Novated leasing options

·         Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Health & Wellbeing

·         Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

·         Free flu vaccinations

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

·         Access discounted private health insurance

Career Growth

·         Access to professional development and education

·         Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District 

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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 Nathan Bramston in our 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. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

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.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.