Health Education Officer

Overview

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. This role is within NBMLHD's Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, offering free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. The service is underpinned by a harm reduction philosophy and staffed by specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who support client choice in treatment options.

This role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering targeted health promotion initiatives that align with NSW Health strategies to address harmful drug and alcohol use. With a focus on improving population health across the Nepean, Hawkesbury, and Blue Mountains region, the position contributes to priority programs that reflect the goals and principles of NBMLHD.

Join us in making a real impact—apply today to help shape a healthier future for our community.

Position Details
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Nepean Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ604639
Application Close: 24/09/2025
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Health Education Officer Graduate: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
Health Education Officer Non-Graduate: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour

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For role related queries, contact Ravi Pandya at Ravi.Pandya@health.nsw.gov.au

What you will bring to the role

- Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, population health, education, communication, marketing, allied health or other relevant field and/or experience.
- High level project management skills including demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a population health project and report on project outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively across alcohol and other drug health promotion issues, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disadvantaged groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with community, government and business organisations and agencies, and facilitate collaborative action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication (including group facilitation skills), negotiation, and computer skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
- Current NSW Driver's licence and willingness to use it for work.

Benefits

- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Education opportunities through Education Training Service offering over 110 courses each year
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, CALD communities, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please refer to the Child Safe Standards.

NBMLHD is an equal opportunity employer. Employment of temporary visa holders may occur if no suitable permanent residents or citizens of Australia have been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions of the current visa.

NBMLHD acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities today.

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