Requisition ID: REQ667445
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $74,326.00 - $118,754.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service, Campbelltown or Liverpool
Overview
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults across South West Sydney by leading the planning and delivery of healthy eating and active living initiatives. In this role, you will engage local communities to promote important health messages, including falls prevention, while building strong partnerships to support impactful healthy ageing programs. Working alongside a passionate and knowledgeable team, you will play a key role in empowering older adults to live healthier, more active, and independent lives.
Role Requirements
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail who can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. You will bring proven experience in health promotion, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse communities and stakeholders. With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you can tailor messages to a wide range of audiences and drive meaningful participation. If you are organised, motivated, and committed to delivering high‐quality community health initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications & Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in health or related field
* Demonstrated knowledge of current health promotion theory and experience in planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination, particularly relating to healthy eating and active living in the older population
* Understanding of issues that may impact service delivery in priority populations including social disadvantage, Aboriginal communities, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and older adults, with demonstrated ability to adapt programs and approaches to meet the needs of these groups
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, nongovernment and community organisations, including experience working collaboratively to support project planning, delivery and evaluation
* Demonstrated digital literacy, organisational, problem‐solving and team skills, including the ability to use a range of digital systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, survey/data collection platforms e.g. REDCap) to plan, monitor and evaluate projects; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
* 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.
Benefits
* 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
* 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
* Access to learning opportunities through the Education and Organisational Development team
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion Statement
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.
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* 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. 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.
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