Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer - Graduate) Healthy People & Places - Temp PT
- Warwick Farm, NSW Sydney, NSW
- $36.04-57.59 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Health Education Officer - Graduate
Remuneration: $36.04 - $57.59 per hourRequisition ID: REQ602287
Application Close Date: 14/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 - 24/09/2025
Contact Details: Domenic Zappia - 0422 008 712 |A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this positionAbout The Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting healthy food and physical environments across South Western Sydney?The Health Promotion Team at SWSLHD is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Health Promotion Officer (HPO) to join the Healthy People Healthy Places team, under the Health & Wellbeing stream. Under this stream, the HPO will primarily be responsible for working on projects around food and physical environments, to enable healthy eating and active living in adults across South Western Sydney.The HPO will be expected to deliver and / or support on all stages of program planning, implementation and evaluation. The Health Promotion Officer may also be required to work on projects under the Early Years & Ageing streams.What You'll Be Doing
The purpose of this position is to improve the health of people living in south western Sydney by contributing to Health Promotion programs of work in line with South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ministry of Health's goals, principles, and strategies.The Health Promotion Officer 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.
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and .
- 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 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.
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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit for more details.Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including .Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on , and .