Health Promotion Officer (School Years)

·       Drive healthy futures for children across Western Sydney

·       Deliver evidence-based school health programs at scale

·       Build partnerships to reduce childhood overweight and obesity

Are you the next School Years Project Officer for Western Sydney?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through healthy eating and physical activity? 
If so, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 10/01/2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $37.48 – $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 
Location: Cumberland Hospital

WSLHD Health Promotion is seeking an enthusiastic Health Promotion Officer to join our School Years portfolio. In this exciting role, you’ll be part of team fostering partnerships with over 220 local primary schools and relevant stakeholders to deliver health promotion initiatives, including the NSW Health Live Life Well @ School program.
If you’re collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to equity in health, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us in creating a healthier future for the children of Western Sydney!

Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital is part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW. WSLHD is committed to improving population health outcomes, reducing health inequities and supporting healthy communities from early life through adulthood.

You will join a passionate and collaborative Health Promotion team focused on prevention, early intervention and evidence-based practice.

·       Support population-wide and targeted School Years initiatives

·       Work across diverse school and community settings

·       Be part of a values-driven, inclusive and supportive culture

·       Collaborate with local, state and regional stakeholders

·       Contribute to district-wide health priorities and outcomes  

What you'll be doing 
In this role, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of School Years health promotion programs aimed at reducing childhood overweight and obesity across Western Sydney.

·       Develop, implement and evaluate project plans to meet program KPIs

·       Support schools to adopt and deliver School Years strategies and key health messages

·       Collect, manage and report program data to support monitoring and continuous improvement

·       Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and key stakeholders

·       Facilitate training, workshops and program activities, including occasional after-hours delivery

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·       License: Driver’s license 

·       Qualification: Bachelor or higher degree in any of the following – Population Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, or other relevant degree

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health or other health related areas.

2.     Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with government and non-government organisations and agencies to facilitate collaborative action. Previous experience with education settings is desirable.

3.     Experience in health promotion project management including project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of outcomes.

4.     Demonstrated effective organisational skills, problem solving skills and Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate online platforms.

5.     Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups both face to face and online).

6.     Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

7.     Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team and ability to work with minimal supervision.

8.     Current driver’s license valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ619187
Applications Close: 11^th January 2026

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

·       Find out more about applying for this position.

·       Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

·       Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

·       For inquiries about the role, contact Michelle Nolan at michelle.nolan@health.nsw.gov.au or 0412 447 782.