Population Health (Health Promotion) Program Officer - Early Years

🌱 Deliver impactful early years health programs across Western Sydney
🤝 Build strong community partnerships & drive positive health outcomes
✨ Champion early years wellbeing through evidence-based initiatives
 

Are you our next Early Years Project Officer?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through healthy eating and physical activity? If so, we want to hear from you!
 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 04/07/2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

WSLHD Health Promotion is seeking an enthusiastic full time temporary Project Officer to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll be part of a team fostering partnerships with over 600 early childhood services to deliver initiatives including implementation of the NSW Health Munch & Move program.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work practices.

What you’ll bring:

·       A strong understanding of early years and childcare settings and the key challenges that impact healthy eating and physical activity

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong relationship-building abilities to connect with diverse groups

·       An understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact on our communities

·       Knowledge of effective strategies for promoting healthy eating and active living

For more information about the work of our team and this exciting opportunity, please contact Lauren Taylor, A/Early Years Co-ordinator at lauren.taylor3@health.nsw.gov.au.  

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·       Qualification: Bachelor or higher degree in any of the following – Population Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, or other relevant degree 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Relevant tertiary qualifications at graduate level or above in: population health, health promotion, public health or other health related areas

2.     Knowledge, experience or understanding of key Early Years settings and the key issues that impact service delivery

3.     Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of best practice interventions (especially in the area of childhood obesity prevention)

4.     Demonstrated effective organisational skills, problem solving skills and computer skills

5.     Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to conduct public presentations and facilitate groups both face to face on online)

6.     Understanding of issues that impact on service delivery in relation to social disadvantage, Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities

7.     Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team and developing and maintaining partnerships, and ability to work with minimal supervision

8.     Current driver’s license valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ644459
Applications Close: 12^th April 2026

Need more information?

·       Find out more about applying for this position.

·       Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

·       Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

·       For inquiries about the role, contact Lauren Taylor at lauren.taylor3@health.nsw.gov.au.