Senior Health Promotion Officer (Senior Health Education Officer) Children and Families - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ672409
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $118,740.00 - $128,268.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool or Campbelltown
Applications close: 05/07/2026
Contact: Karen Wardle on 02 4621 8701 | [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of children and families across South Western Sydney by leading a passionate and high-performing team. This role is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of innovative healthy eating and active living initiatives for children aged 6-13, including the Go4Fun Online program. It also leads the promotion and enrolment of programs to meet Ministry of Health performance indicators. Through strong partnerships and a community-centred approach, initiatives are locally tailored to meet the needs of priority populations, while providing strategic direction and operational support to the Children and Families team to deliver measurable outcomes.
Are You the Right Fit?
This opportunity suits a confident and supportive leader who is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong capability in providing both strategic direction and hands-on operational support is essential. Demonstrated experience in health promotion, combined with excellent communication and negotiation skills, will support effective engagement with diverse communities and stakeholders. A collaborative approach and ability to lead and motivate teams will be key to delivering impactful programs and achieving positive health outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Tertiary Qualifications in health or related field and experience in providing leadership in population focused health promotion.
- Describe your experience in leading population health promotion programs, including your approach to program planning, implementation and evaluation within an evidence based framework, highlighting any experience working on healthy eating and active living in children 6 to 13 years and their families.
- Outline your experience in workforce and project management including monitoring performance, meeting targets and ensuring delivery within timelines and available resources.
- Provide examples of how you have built and maintained effective partnerships, and led or worked with different stakeholders to deliver sustainable health promotion outcomes.
- Describe your experience working with priority populations including Aboriginal and CALD communities and how you incorporate equity, cultural considerations and an understanding of social determinants into program design and delivery.
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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