Health Education Officer

Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 32
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
WithCOREValues ofCollaboration,Openness,Respect andEmpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
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.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offer free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families.
Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client\'s right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
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 the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Join us in making a real impact, apply today and help shape a healthier future for our community.
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 a range of alcohol and other drug health promotion issues, particularly with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community 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.
Sound organisational skills and the capacity to successfully manage several tasks concurrently to meet tight deadlines.
Current NSW Driver\'s licence and willingness to use it for work.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Benefits
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
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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
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Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia
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