Northern Sydney Local Health District

Join our progressive and innovative School Years team within NSLHD’s Population Health Promotion service.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ641503

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Brookvale Community Health Centre

What you'll be doing
The primary responsibility of the Health Promotion Officer is to improve the health and wellbeing of school‑aged children (5–12 years) in Northern Sydney, in alignment with the Northern Sydney Population Health Improvement Plan. The role works collaboratively with primary schools, families and key community stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate population‑based health promotion initiatives that encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

A key component of the Health Promotion Officer role is supporting the School Years team to meet key performance indicators associated with the NSW Healthy Children Initiative, with a primary focus on the Live Life Well @ School and Go4Fun programs. This includes building strong partnerships with local stakeholders, contributing to the creation of supportive school environments, enhancing the capacity of educators and families, and implementing evidence‑based strategies that improve the health and wellbeing of children across Northern Sydney.

This role offers flexible working conditions and the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects that strengthen community health and wellbeing. You will join a supportive team culture that values collaboration, evidence‑based practice and ongoing professional development.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in health promotion, public health, education, community development, health sciences, sociology or other related discipline.
• Proven project management capabilities including planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion initiatives at a population level.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships across diverse sectors and communities.
• Highly developed communication skills, including digital literacy, interpersonal, written and verbal abilities with demonstrated competence in negotiation, presentation delivery and report.
• Current NSW driver's License.