Requisition Number: REQ590605
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per Week: up to 15
Location: Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $62,486.00 - $104,066.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Applications Close: Midnight on 05 August 2025

Shape healthier futures, one community at a time.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Health Promotion Officer to join us in this meaningful role. As the Health Promotion Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the delivery of the Health Promotion Operational Plan through project planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Building strong partnerships with schools, councils, community organisations and other stakeholders to improve health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting in local and statewide databases and contribute to progress reporting against KPIs.
• Sharing learnings and insights from local project implementation to help shape future approaches.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You:
Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold a tertiary qualification relevant to health promotion.
• Be passionate about improving community health, with knowledge of evidence-based health promotion strategies.
• Build strong partnerships and communicate confidently with people from all walks of life.
• Be confident in working collaboratively in a geographically dispersed team, maintaining clear communication and shared goals.
• Adaptability to thrive in an environment of evolving public health priorities.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Alison Nikitas via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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