Health Promotion Officer, Healthy Communities Team
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- Health Promotion
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- REQ581729 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Remuneration: $71,467.00 - $114,187.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581729
Applications Close Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Where you'll be working:
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The Role:
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs/ projects to support the efficient and effective operation of the Healthy Communities team to achieve business and service objectives.
The position will work within and across teams in the Equity and Prevention Service to deliver targeted programs to identified communities, support partnerships with key stakeholders, and provide advice and guidance in relation to tailoring projects to the needs of the community.
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs/ projects to support the efficient and effective operation of the Healthy Communities team to achieve business and service
objectives. The position will work within and across teams in the Equity and Prevention Service to deliver targeted programs to identified communities, support partnerships with key stakeholders, and provide advice and guidance in relation to tailoring projects to the needs of the community.
The Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences, or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated skills in project management, including the delivery of effective, evidence based programs/projects with target populations/communities experiencing disadvantage.
- Demonstrated skills in resource development (including co-design skills) and community consultation.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team, as well as independently, and effective organisational and time management skills.
- High level skills with Microsoft suite of software, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Current NSW drivers licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Brady on Cheryl.Brady@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
