Aboriginal Sexual Health, BBV and STI Health Promotion Officer

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Location
: Lemongrove Campus

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ618602

Applications Close
: 26/11/2025

Position Classification & Renumeration:
Dependent on Qualifications

Health Education Officer Non Graduate - $64, $93,974.00 per annum

Health Education Officer Graduate - $74, $118,754.00 per annum

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.

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About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Population Health Division is responsible for addressing primary and secondary disease prevention within the local community through Health Promotion, HIV and Related Programs Multicultural Health. Our work is delivered through individual service delivery. Population health promotes programs and initiates capacity building to members of priority populations on priority issues.

Join us in making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in the Nepean Blue Mountains region. This role is dedicated to improving sexual health and blood borne virus (BBV) outcomes for Aboriginal people, including those who identify as LGBTIQ+. You will lead the development and implementation of initiatives that address sexual health, BBV prevention and testing, and tackle stigma and discrimination associated with these issues. A key focus will be supporting harm reduction strategies for people who inject drugs.

As part of the BBV and Sexual Health Promotion Team, you will work collaboratively with Population Health, Aboriginal Health, and other teams across the Local Health District. Building strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations and government stakeholders will be central to your success. This is an opportunity to create culturally safe programs that empower communities and improve health outcomes.

If you are passionate about health equity and committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal communities, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a healthier future for our region.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our 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+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position and, as such, applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in their local community, and possess the requisite cultural knowledge. NBMLHD considers that being Aboriginal is genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as health promotion, sexual health, population health, or education; or experience working in sexual health, blood borne viruses and/or youth health promotion.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal sexual health needs and issues and the individual and social impacts of blood borne viruses and STIs.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based community education projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills and high-level computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with community, government and non-government organisations to achieve outcomes in health promotion.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.

Need more information?

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