2 Year Contract (0.7FTE)
Level 5 – Salary $103, 931 to $108,183 (0.7FTE) + superannuation + income protection
(South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award)
About the Opportunity
The Preventive Health Officer position is an exciting joint project between the Town of Gawler and Preventive Health SA.
The Preventive Health Officer is responsible for building preventive health capacity and influencing Council to support community health and wellbeing in areas such as:
▪ Obesity prevention
▪ Alcohol and other drugs
▪ Tobacco and vaping
▪ Mental health and wellbeing
▪ Suicide prevention.
The position will plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based preventive health policy and actions to improve the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the local community in partnership with key stakeholders.
It will consider health equity and social determinants of health approaches.
Reporting to the Manager Library and Community Services, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative, community focused and forward-thinking local government environment.
Key Responsibilities
· The development, implementation, evaluation and reporting on an agreed work plan.
· The planning and implementation of a Preventive Health and Wellbeing Policy and associated actions that address local priorities using an evidence-based approach.
· Consulting and engaging with internal council staff and key stakeholders in the planning and implementation of preventive health initiatives.
· Providing information and advice, as necessary to assist the Council, the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management, relative to the agreed deliverables.




· Building capacity and capability to apply a preventive health lens within Council to promote community health and wellbeing.
· Developing funding submissions as required to aid in the improvement of community health and wellbeing.
· Collaborating with neighbouring Councils to identify regional preventive health opportunities.
· Developing reports, as required in relation to project activities.
About Us
Established in ****, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia's most significant historic towns, in one of the state's fastest growing regions.
As one of the fastest growing Council areas, we take pride in actively engaging our community through regular consultation and readily providing opportunities for our residents to influence important future outcomes.
The Town of Gawler provides a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment with a strong reputation built on collaboration, dedication and skilful fulfilment of community visions.
Town of Gawler is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees.
Our culture is underpinned by our values: Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity.
About You
Enthusiastic about community wellbeing and preventive health, you will have sound knowledge encompassing preventive health, health promotion,



social issues and relevant legislative requirements in South Australia.
You can work collaboratively across Council, engage with stakeholders and provide clear, evidence-based advice to support preventive health initiatives.
Essential requirements
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in community services, community health and wellbeing, and/or allied health; or relevant experience which will demonstrate the ability to fulfil the requirements of the position.
· Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and Right to Work Check, from National Crime Check.
· Department for Human Services Working With Children Check (WWCC).
· Department for Human Services Aged Care Sector Employment Check.
· Child Safe Setting Certificate (Mandatory Notification equivalent).
· First Aid Certificate.
· Current Class C driver's licence.
How to Apply
Applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted via email only to ******.
To be considered for the position, please address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description with a brief covering letter and current resume.
If you would like to know more about the role please contact Chiah Mayne, Manager Library and Community Services on *************or ******** ***.
Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all.
We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.
Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 24 July ****.
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📌 Preventive Health Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Town of Gawler
📍 Adelaide