Mental Wellbeing Health Promotion Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 09/03/2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer - Graduate
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ639435
Applications Close: 23/02/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Population Health Division is responsible for addressing primary and secondary disease prevention within the local community through Health Promotion, HIV and Related Programs Multicultural Health. Our work is delivered through individual service delivery. Population health promotes programs and initiates capacity building to members of priority populations on priority issues.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Mental Wellbeing Health Promotion Officer to join our team and help drive meaningful, community focused initiatives that strengthen mental health literacy across our region. This role is an opportunity for someone who thrives on engaging with local communities, building collaborative partnerships and designing evidence-based programs that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

In this position, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of mental wellbeing projects that support the mental health of diverse communities, reduce health inequities and promote mentally healthy environments. You will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders and community organisations to develop programs that are culturally responsive, collaborative and effective in reducing stigma and improving community awareness.

The ideal candidate is someone who communicates with confidence, builds strong relationships and has a commitment to empowering communities through education, capacity building and advocacy. You will bring knowledge of health promotion principles, an understanding of mental health across the lifespan and a passion for working collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings. Your ability to think creatively, manage competing priorities and adapt your approach will help ensure the success of our initiatives.

If you are driven by purpose and inspired to promote positive mental health in partnership with communities, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping healthier futures and contributing to a more connected, resilient and empowered Nepean Blue Mountains community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.