Health Education Officer Graduate

Join our dynamic team as a Health Education Officer, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

$69,050 - $100,547 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Health Education Officer Graduate | Warrawong | REQ528219 | Applications close: 11 November 2024

This is a temporary leave relief position until 19 October 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

A temporary full-time position exists for a Health Promotion Officer – Early Years Team. The position will be based at the Health Promotion Service at Warrawong and a hybrid model of working is currently in place.

This role involves working as part of the ISLHD Health Promotion Service Early Years team to develop, implement and evaluate a range of preventive health programs which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of families with children from birth to 5 years.

This includes: 

• Building partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services, community organisations and Child & Family Health staff.

• Supporting the delivery of NSW Health’s Munch & Move program as well as other initiatives within the First 2000 Days Framework.

• Contributing to meeting key performance indicators, including for Munch & Move and the Go4Fun program, as well as to delivering other initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of children and their families.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, population/public health, education, community development, allied health discipline or other relevant field/areas.

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         NSW Drivers Licence

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.