Full Time (1.0 FTE) | Fixed Term until 2nd November 2027 Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service (PLAHS)

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (PLAHS) is seeking a motivated and community-focused Health Promotion Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to plan and deliver culturally responsive health promotion programs, community education activities and public information campaigns that contribute to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the Aboriginal community.

Working collaboratively with the Aboriginal community, PLAHS teams, schools, service providers and government and non-government organisations, you will help develop and deliver initiatives aligned with PLAHS’ strategic direction and community needs.

Why Join PLAHS?

At PLAHS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

- A supportive and culturally inclusive workplace.
- Generous salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Monthly rostered day off (RDO).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of our community.
- A welcoming team environment where your contribution is valued.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Services Manager, the Health Promotion Officer will coordinate a range of health promotion, education and community engagement activities across PLAHS and the broader community.

Key responsibilities include

- Planning and implementing health promotion activities and programs
- Developing an annual calendar of health promotion events
- Coordinating community health education events
- Coordinating health promotion, screening and educational activities for primary and secondary school students
- Supporting community consultation, research and program evaluation
- Facilitating workshops and contributing to resource and policy development
- Designing and delivering public information campaigns
- Coordinating multimedia content, including radio, television, advertising, publications and information resources




- Developing reports, submissions and program data as required
- Building effective relationships with community members, stakeholders and partner organisations

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Experience working effectively with Aboriginal people
- Experience developing and delivering planned health promotion activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with community members and a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment
- Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- An understanding of Aboriginal culture and contemporary issues
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies and principles
- An understanding of primary health care, cultural safety, community development and engagement principles
- Competency using Microsoft Office and similar systems
- Health promotion training, or a willingness to undertake further education relevant to the role

Essential requirements

The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain:

- A current unrestricted driver’s licence
- Relevant Working with Children and criminal history clearances
- A current CPR Certificate
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People certification, or an approved alternative
- Required hand hygiene and infection control training
- Evidence of compliance with PLAHS staff immunisation requirements.

How to apply

Applications should include:

- A cover letter
- Resume
- Responses addressing the essential criteria

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role through our career's portal at: https://plahs.elmotalent.com.au/careers/vacancies/job/view/66 Applications are assessed as they are received so apply today!

For further information or to obtain an application package, please contact Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service on 8683 0162.

PLAHS strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

📌 Health Promotions Officer (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Port Lincoln