Health Promotion officer position in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Smoking and Vaping Prevention team

An exciting full time permanent opportunity exists to join the Health Promotion team to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in western Sydney!

This role will support the WSLHD Health Promotion Smoking and Vaping Prevention portfolio to achieve outcomes in tobacco and e-cigarette related projects. You will be involved in a range of initiatives and contribute to the reduction and prevention of tobacco and e-cigarette related harms.

The Health Promotion team is:

· An award winning, vibrant, energetic, and innovative team

· A team that will enhance your own skills through their shared expertise, in an environment where your own skills and knowledge will be valued

· A team environment that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance by providing flexible work practices (including hybrid work) and encourages positive team wellbeing

The Smoking and Vaping Prevention team is looking for a professional with a health or related background area who ideally has:

· A strong understanding of health equity and the social determinants of health in contributing to population health outcomes

· Population health program management skills

· Knowledge of effective health promotion and prevention strategies to address tobacco and e-cigarette use

· Experience working with priority populations, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse populations

· This is a targeted position, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
To improve the health of the people living in Western Sydney by contributing to a program of work for an identified population health priority, in line with Population Health, Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHDs), goals and principles.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health, or other relevant areas.
2. Project management skills including demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate and disseminate a population health project report on the outcomes of a project.
3. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships with community, government and business organisations and agencies, and facilitate collaborative action.
4. High level written and oral communication skills; computer skills; and negotiation and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyse, understand and work with, and within, a range of systems, sectors and agencies to implement change.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a cross cultural context, particularly with members of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse communities.
7. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

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For more information about the work of the Smoking and Vaping Prevention team and this opportunity, please contact Sarah Ip, Smoking and Vaping Prevention Co-ordinator at [email protected]

Applications Close: 21st March 2024