Achieve Something Great
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults across South West Sydney by leading the planning and delivery of healthy eating and active living initiatives. In this role, you will engage local communities to promote important health messages, including falls prevention, while building strong partnerships to support impactful healthy ageing programs. Working alongside a passionate and knowledgeable team, you will play a key role in empowering older adults to live healthier, more active, and independent lives.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail who can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. You will bring proven experience in health promotion, along with the ability to effectively engage with diverse communities and stakeholders. With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you can tailor messages to a wide range of audiences and drive meaningful participation. If you are organised, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality community health initiatives, 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.
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Tertiary qualifications in health or related field
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Demonstrated knowledge of current health promotion theory and experience in planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination, particularly relating to healthy eating and active living in the older population.
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Understanding of issues that may impact service delivery in priority populations including social disadvantage, Aboriginal communities, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and older adults, with demonstrated ability to adapt programs and approaches to meet the needs of these groups.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, nongovernment and community organisations, including experience working collaboratively to support project planning, delivery and evaluation.
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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; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P- . 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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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
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
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
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.
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
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
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.
