Health Promotion Officer

1 day ago


Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

_The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Health Promotion Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Undertake health promotion initiatives in line with evidence based practice
Collaboratively design, implement and evaluate health promotion interventions and strategies
Work with other public health practitioners and partners for the effective implementation of public health and sexual health initiatives
Provide support for student placements and build capacity for health promotion practice

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
Possession of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Health Promotion
Working with Children Check/Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary part time (up to 30 June 2025, 45.6 hours per fortnight)
Base salary ranging from $39.86 - $58.59 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast Public Health Unit aligns with the Nursing, Midwifery & Patient Experience Division in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The Gold Coast Public Health Unit aims to manage risk, prevent disease and promote the health and wellbeing of the community through the provision of:
A specialist communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance, disease prevention and control service
A specialist environmental health service, which includes monitoring, enforcing and promoting compliance with public health legislation on behalf of the Department of Health
Responding to public health incidents and major events
Health promotion and community engagement
Health risk assessment
Delivering immunisation services, including community clinics and school immunisation program
Engaging in public health research and knowledge translation

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC610580



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