• An opportunity to lead community-focused health initiatives that support health promotion, prevention and wellbeing
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Health Promotion Officer to take on a leadership role within our Public Health team.

Reporting to the Service Lead Public Health, you’ll lead and support health promotion staff to deliver inclusive, evidence-based programs that promote physical activity, wellbeing and other lifestyle-related health outcomes. You’ll work with internal teams, community organisations and service providers to contribute to healthier lifestyles across Cockburn.

About you

We’re seeking a motivated and community-minded professional with a passion for health promotion and a collaborative approach to delivering positive outcomes.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

• Experience in planning and delivering health promotion or community development programs
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of public health frameworks and behaviour change theory
• Leadership experience and the ability to support a small team
• A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health or a related field

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary: Starting from Level 6 Step 1 ($101,353.66 – $118,583.27 per annum) under the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualification and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Alysha Kempf, Service Lead Public Health on (08) 9411 3589.

How to apply: Head to the City’s web site (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au), click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. All applications must be made via our online portal.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.