• Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.
• Generous leave entitlements as per NSW Health (State) awards.
• Salary Packaging reduces taxable income, boosting your take-home pay.

Are you our next Early Years Project Officer?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through healthy eating and physical activity? If so, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $71,467 - $114,187 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

WSLHD Health Promotion is seeking an enthusiastic full time permanent Project Officer to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll be part of a team fostering partnerships with over 600 early childhood services to deliver initiatives including implementation of the NSW Health Munch & Move program.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work practices.

What you’ll bring:

• A strong understanding of early years and childcare settings and the key challenges that impact healthy eating and physical activity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities to connect with diverse groups
• An understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact on our communities
• Knowledge of effective strategies for promoting healthy eating and active living

For more information about the work of our team and this exciting opportunity, please contact Monica Nour, Early Years Co-ordinator at [email protected] or Michelle Nolan, Director Health Promotion at [email protected]

Join us in creating a healthier future for the children of Western Sydney!

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• License: Driver’s license
• Qualification: Bachelor or higher degree in any of the following – Population Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, or other relevant degree

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health or other health related areas
2. Knowledge, experience or understanding of key Early Years and/or School Years settings and the key issues that impact service delivery
3. Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of best practice interventions (especially in the area of childhood obesity prevention)
4. Demonstrated effective organisational skills, problem solving skills and computer skills
5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups)
6. Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
7. Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team and developing and maintaining partnerships, and ability to work with minimal supervision
8. Current driver’s license valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ562945
Applications Close: 21st April 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Monica Nour on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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