Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Grad) - Youth Health Service - Temp FT

Requisition ID: REQ702924

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time, 38 hours per week until January 2028 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $1,481.43 - $2,366.94 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Traxside Youth Health Centre

Applications close: 08/11/26

Contact: Glenys Goodwin - Manager Youth Health Service on 0477 386 994 | glenys.goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join Youth Health Service, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve the health and wellbeing of young people aged 12–24 years across South Western Sydney. As a Health Education Officer, you will work directly with young people, particularly those who experience disadvantage, marginalisation or barriers to accessing health care. You will develop and deliver engaging health promotion and education initiatives, facilitate groups, provide individual support and case management, and connect young people with the services and supports they need. The role combines health promotion, youth engagement, community development and advocacy, providing an opportunity to turn ideas into practical initiatives that respond to the needs of young people. You will work with young people and community partners to develop resources, campaigns, education activities and projects that build health knowledge, confidence and access to care. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people—helping them navigate health services, build their health and wellbeing, and have their voices and needs recognised in the design and delivery of services.

Are You the Right Fit?

About

We are looking for someone who is passionate about young people, health equity and making a difference in the community. You will be a great fit for this role if you:

• Have qualifications in health promotion, public health, health education, social science or a related field.
• Have an understanding of evidence-based health promotion, including identifying needs, planning, delivering and evaluating initiatives.
• Enjoy working directly with young people and have experience engaging with diverse, vulnerable or marginalised communities.
• Are confident developing and delivering creative health education, group work and community-based activities.
• Can build genuine partnerships with young people, community organisations and other services and bring people together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Are a strong communicator who can adapt your approach to different audiences and produce clear, high-quality written work and resources.
• Are creative, curious, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Can work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Are organised, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Bring a genuine commitment to advocacy, social justice, harm minimisation and improving access to health care for young people.
  
  

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 promotion, public health, social science (with a health promotion major), health education or related field.
• Tell us about a health promotion or health education initiative you have been involved in. How did you identify the needs of the target group, plan and deliver the initiative, and evaluate its impact?
• Describe your experience working with young people, particularly those who may be vulnerable, marginalised or experiencing barriers to accessing health care. How did you build trust, engage them and advocate for their needs?
• Give an example of how you have developed a partnership with another organisation, service or community group to achieve a shared outcome. What was your contribution and what was the result?
• Describe a situation where you have had to manage competing priorities while working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary or collaborative team. How did you communicate, organise your work and ensure a quality outcome?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). 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.
  
  

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• 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 SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
• 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 SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. 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.