Health Promotion Project Officer

Health Promotion Project Officer (Prevention Programs) NSW Health North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a motivated and organised Health Promotion Project Officer to support the delivery of innovative, evidence‑based initiatives that embed prevention into everyday clinical and primary care practice. Reporting to the Senior Health Promotion Officer, you’ll play a key role in addressing health determinants and reducing modifiable risk factors such as poor nutrition, physical inactivity, smoking, and vaping within our local health system. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2026) Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working Based at Cumberland Hospital, you will join a dynamic and purpose‑driven team within Population Health, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This collaborative environment is committed to improving the wellbeing of diverse communities through innovation, partnership and evidence‑based practice. You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Champions community‑focused prevention and health promotion programs Values collaboration, shared learning and high‑quality service delivery Works closely with government, non‑government and local community partners Is dedicated to reducing health inequalities across priority populations Supports professional growth and continuous development What You'll Be Doing In this role, you’ll help coordinate and implement state‑wide and local prevention programs in western Sydney, working closely with clinicians, primary care providers, and other stakeholders. You’ll assist with planning, monitoring, and evaluating initiatives to ensure they are effective and aligned with best practice. A key focus will be building the capacity of health professionals to integrate prevention into routine care, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for our culturally diverse communities and reducing health inequities. Your efforts will also contribute to state‑wide prevention strategies, helping to reduce chronic disease and promote health equity across WSLHD. If you’re a proactive team player with strong organisational skills, a passion for health promotion, and a commitment to improving equity and population health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. How To Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Selection Criteria Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health, or other relevant areas. Project management skills including demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate and disseminate a population health project report on the outcomes of a project. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships with community, government and business organisations and agencies, and facilitate collaborative action. High level written and oral communication skills; computer skills; and negotiation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse, understand and work with, and within, a range of systems, sectors and agencies to implement change. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a cross cultural context, particularly with members of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse communities. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 11th January 2026 For inquiries about the role, contact Michelle Nolan at or . People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr