Health Promotion Officer in Sydney

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Equity and Prevention Service and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of young people aged 12–24 across SESLHD. In this role, you will work closely with youth consultants and key stakeholders to co-design, implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives that improve equity and health outcomes for young people from priority populations. We are seeking a passionate and collaborative professional who is committed to youth participation, health equity and creating meaningful change for young people.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs/projects to support the efficient and effective operation of the Healthy Children and Young People team to achieve business and service objectives. The position will work within and across teams in the Equity and Prevention Service to deliver targeted programs to identified communities, support partnerships with key stakeholders, and provide advice and guidance in relation to tailoring projects to the needs of the community.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related social sciences, and relevant equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated skills in project management, including the delivery of effective, evidence-based programs/projects with target populations/communities experiencing disadvantage.
• Demonstrated skills in resource development (including co-design skills) and community consultation.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently, and effective organisational and time management skills.
• High level skills with Microsoft suite of software, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Current NSW drivers licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.