Requisition ID: REQ699759

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification

- Health Education Officer Non- Grad: $67, 584 - $97.733 per annum.
- Health Education Officer Grad: $77,299 - $123,504 per annum.

In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Applications close: 25/10/26

Contact: Lucy Hobbs - Manager HIV and Related Programs on 0429 016 194 | [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

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About

Are you passionate about improving community health outcomes and reducing the impact of HIV, sexually transmissible infections (STIs), and blood borne viruses (BBVs)?

Join South Western Sydney Local Health

District's HIV and Related Programs (HARP) team. As a Health Promotion Officer, you will contribute to and lead cutting-edge projects that strengthen protective factors for sexual health and blood-borne virus prevention. Working closely with diverse communities, health services and partner organisations, you will help ensure programs are responsive, culturally appropriate and evidence-based. This role offers the opportunity to:

- Support and lead initiatives that improve HIV, BBV and sexual health outcomes.
- Contribute to strategic projects aligned with District and statewide priorities.
- Build strong partnerships across health, community and government sectors.
- Use data, evidence and community insights to inform planning and decision-making.
- Deliver meaningful work that improves access, equity and health outcomes for priority populations.

Are You the Right Fit?

Skills Are you a passionate health promotion professional committed to improving sexual health outcomes and reducing the impact of HIV, sexually transmissible infections (STIs), and blood borne viruses (BBVs)? If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment while making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across South Western Sydney, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience delivering and evaluating health promotion programs, projects or initiatives within health, community or related settings.
- Solid strategic thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
- Excellent communication,



stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse sectors and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- A commitment to working respectfully and effectively with diverse communities and priority populations to deliver culturally appropriate and evidence-based initiatives.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Tertiary qualifications in health or related field.
- Tell us about a significant HIV, blood borne viruses (BBV) or sexual health program that you have led or supported. How did you contribute to its planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting, and what outcomes were achieved?
- Describe a time when you identified an emerging issue, risk or opportunity within HIV, BBV or sexual health. How did you use data and evidence to inform priorities and influence decision-making?
- HIV, BBV and sexual health programs often require balancing population-level priorities with the needs of priority populations. How have you approached this balance in your work, particularly when working with communities experiencing disadvantage or inequitable access to services?
- Describe a situation where you were required to manage multiple competing HIV, BBV or sexual health priorities simultaneously. How did you organise the work, engage stakeholders and ensure outcomes were delivered?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.



If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer) - HIV and Related Programs Team - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney