Project Officer

**Join Hunter New England Health - Where culture, connection and community health come together.**

**Remuneration**: $62,486.00 - $104,066.00 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Location**: Negotiable - Wallsend, Tamworth or Taree
**Employment Type**: One Permanent Full-Time & One Temporary Full-Time (Identified Positions)
**Position Classification**: Health Education Officer Non Graduate to Graduate
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ588581
**Applications Close**: Monday 11th August 2025

**This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.**

**About the Role**:
We’re seeking two passionate Health Promotion Officers to join our Health Promotion team working with schools and childcare services across Hunter New England.

These Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified roles focus on promoting healthy eating and physical activity practices that create lasting change for children and their communities.

One position is permanent (Schools Team), and one is temporary (Childcare Team) with potential for extension. You'll work closely with local education providers, families and services to deliver meaningful, culturally safe health initiatives.

This is a rewarding, community-connected role where you’ll be part of a diverse and supportive team spread across Newcastle, Tamworth and Taree.

**In this role, you'll**:

- Deliver evidence-based health promotion programs to schools and early childhood services
- Build strong relationships with local Aboriginal communities and education providers
- Provide advice on culturally appropriate practices and engagement methods
- Support priority services in low socioeconomic, rural, and remote areas
- Travel across sites to deliver preventive health services and support community wellbeing

**About You**:
You’re a strong communicator with a passion for health, education and culture.

You’re able to engage with diverse communities, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, educators and families, and you bring a personal commitment to creating healthier futures through education and empowerment.

**You must have**:

- Confirmation of Aboriginaility, as this is an identified position under Section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
- Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering and monitoring health promotion programs
- Connection to community and understanding of cultural safety in Aboriginal health work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in education, childcare or community health settings

**Why Join Us?**

Hunter New England Health isn’t just a workplace - it’s a place where you’re supported professionally, culturally and personally. You’ll enjoy:

- Support from Aboriginal program managers and experienced team leads
- Opportunities for professional and cultural development
- Flexibility - job share and part-time arrangements considered
- The chance to make a tangible impact in priority communities
- Salary packaging and structured orientation

**Additional Information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

**Need more information?**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category B position.**Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health employees may be **eligible for a range of**benefits** such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.