Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time Remuneration: $62,486.00 - $90,360 per annum superannuation salary packaging Location: Wallsend Hours per week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ602415 Applications Close: Sunday the 21st of September 25 Are you passionate about improving health outcomes and driving real change in communities? Join Hunter New England Population Health and play a key role in reducing preventable disease risks and improving health outcomes for people across our diverse region – from pregnancy through to adulthood. About the Role Our Health Promotion team is an innovative and dynamic group passionate about improving health outcomes from pregnancy through to adulthood. We work to prevent and reduce harm from chronic disease risks, obesity, blood borne viruses, sexually transmitted infections, and injury risks across our diverse communities. A critical part of this role is ensuring services are effective and culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting system-level changes that reflect community priorities. You will also: Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs and research initiatives. Strengthen partnerships with clinical services, community groups, and government agencies. Undertake data collection, service evaluation, and reporting to improve service effectiveness. Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, clients, and partners through culturally safe practices. About you You are a proactive and collaborative professional with a passion for health equity and prevention. You thrive on building relationships across sectors, working in diverse communities, and turning evidence into action. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social science, or PDHPE (postgraduate qualifications desirable). Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and ability to support culturally safe service delivery. Experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring health promotion or disease prevention services. Strong ability to handle changing priorities and problem solve Skills in data collection, service evaluation, and applying evidence to improve outcomes. Strong communication skills to influence behaviours and foster collaboration. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines. Benefits Sustainable Healthcare initiatives: Together towards zero Additional Days Off (ADO) each month for full-time employees Salary packaging options Fitness Passport program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunities to collaborate with a broad range of clinical and non-clinical professionals Take the next step in your health promotion career and help us create positive change. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Nicole McCarthy or nicole.mccarthy@health.nsw.gov.au Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 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