Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Grad) - Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) - Temp PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District -
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

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Job Details

Part-time
$38.98 - $62.28 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Gym membership
Maternity leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ684264

Occupation

Health Education Officer

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

$57.06 - $57.06

Closing date

23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Requisition ID: REQ684264

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until June 2027

Remuneration: $38.98 - $62.28 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown

Applications close: 23/08/26

Contact: Alannah Romeo - Senior Health Promotion Officer (Health Eating Active Living) on [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
The Health Promotion Officer (HPO) will primarily work in the Health & Wellbeing stream and contribute to evidence based and/or innovative programs of work for population health priorities. The Health Promotion Officer may also work on projects from the Early Years & Ageing stream as required. The HPO will primarily be responsible for working with the team to deliver all stages of planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting and sustainability of programs relating to physical and food environments that support health and programs that promote healthy eating, active living and healthy weight in adults

Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a motivated and highly organised professional with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities. You will have demonstrated experience in Health Promotion and a strong understanding of strategies that support positive health outcomes across diverse communities. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including community members, health professionals, partner organisations and government agencies. A collaborative and culturally responsive approach, combined with the ability to build meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, will be essential to success in this role. You will be proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and contributing to the achievement of organisational and community health objectives.

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 demonstrated knowledge and experience in health promotion planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination particularly relating to physical and food environments that support health and programs that promote healthy eating, active living and healthy weight in adults.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current health promotion theory and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, non-government and community organisations.
Effective organisational, problem solving and team skills including the ability to work on a variety of 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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Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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.
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?

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

Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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.
Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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