Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We arecommitted to excellence in providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers through education and training, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the health and rights of people in the Pacific.
* Flexible working options
* Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
* Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
* Study leave optionsfor those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia
* Generous paid parental leave
Values
* All staff must fully support the FPA values
We areseekingaproactive and adaptable Health Promotion Officerto lead and support initiatives inreproductive and sexual health.This role requires someone who isflexible, solutions-oriented, and able to engage with diverse communitiesin a non-judgmental and empowering manner. We especially welcome candidates who have experience working alongside priority population groups in NSW.The successful candidate will develop, implement, and evaluate sex-positive programs that promote informed reproductive and sexual health choices.
About the role
* Base Full Time Salary: $67,532- $100,952(salary is based on experience)
The primary role of the Health Promotion Officer is to deliver high quality health promotion projects to improve the reproductive and sexual health of priority population groups in NSW. The Health Promotion Officer will play an active role in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects utilising evidence-based frameworks. These projects are diverse and include community-based campaigns, consumer engagement, health information resource production, community education and capacity building.
Projects are implemented across NSW; travel across metropolitan Sydney is occasionally required.
Your application must include a:
* Resume (CV); and
* Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact EeLin Chang oneelinc@fpnsw.org.au
Desired Skills and Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health or a relatedfield
* Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of health promotion, health educationor community development projects
* Demonstrated understanding oftheories and approaches relevant to health promotion, including behaviour change models, co-design principles and trauma informed practice
* Previous experience in working with at least one of Family Planning Australia's priority population groups (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability and young people)
* Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with partner organisations andfacilitating collaborative action
* Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate acrossa variety of audiences
* High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
* High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in using collaboration tools, understanding of social media engagement, and ability to locate and evaluate relevant online information
* Must have full permanent working rights in Australia
* Current NSW driver's license
* Understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues as they relate to Family Planning Australia priority population groups
* Family Planning Australia is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position
Other requirements
* A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
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