Health Promotion Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 27 February 2026

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 22

Requisition ID: REQ599304

Location: Westmead

Applications close: 28 August 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

This recruitment is for temporary maternity leave cover. We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network's (SCHN) Health Promotion team. The team is responsible for helping children and young people live their healthiest lives through advocacy, research and education. Experience working with and/or developing health promotion and harm prevention initiatives for priority populations is desired.

What you'll be doing

This position sits within the SCHN Health Promotion Unit (Kids Health Promotion Unit) which is responsible for helping children and young people live their healthiest lives possible by working to reduce preventable hospital admissions and minimise harm. Health Promotion is defined as 'the process by which people are enabled to increase control over, and to improve, their health.'

This position leads and manages the development, delivery and evaluation of health and safety promotion and injury prevention initiatives intended to maintain or improve the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW and nationally. This position is responsible for working with a range of stakeholders, including families, health and other professionals, government and non-government organisations and the wider community and at multiple levels, including local, state and national.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)
• Need more information?
  
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3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Kamyra O'Brien on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. 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.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description [insert link]. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

Eligibility List

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies