Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate) Children & Families - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ672383
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $74,326.00 - $118,754.00 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
Join a supportive and collaborative team where you will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating healthy eating and active living initiatives for children aged 6-13 and their families across South West Sydney. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of impactful health promotion programs. You will also actively engage with the local community, helping to promote important health messages and programs such as Go4Fun Online, making a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of families.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail who can work both autonomously and as part of a team. You'll bring excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect effectively with a wide range of audiences, including diverse communities and stakeholders. Experience and knowledge in health promotion are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage communities to support positive health outcomes. If you are passionate about improving community health and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
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.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or social science or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health promotion programs, particularly around planning, implementation and evaluation of initiatives targeting healthy eating and active living in children 6 to 13 years and their families.
- Understanding of issues that may impact service delivery in priority populations including social disadvantage, Aboriginal communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, with demonstrated ability to adapt programs and approaches to meet the needs of these groups.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, non government and community organisations, including experience working collaboratively to support project delivery and sustainability.
- Demonstrated digital literacy, organisational, problem solving and team skills, including the ability to use a range of digital systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, survey/data collection platforms e.g. REDCap) to plan, monitor and evaluate projects.
- 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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