• Fixed-Term
• Start Date: 3 August 2020
• End Date: 30 June 2022
• Location: Ashfield
• Base Salary Range: $56,907 - 92,078
• Gross Salary Package (LL+Super + Salary Sacrifice): $71,453 - $111,300

Applications must include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing all essential criteria.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Position Overview

The primary role of the Health Promotion Officer is to deliver high quality health promotion projects to address the reproductive and sexual health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW. The Health Promotion Officer will play an active role in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects utilising evidence based frameworks. These projects are diverse and include community based campaigns, consumer engagement, health information resource production, community education and capacity building.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in health promotion or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of health promotion theory and evidence-based application including needs analysis, project planning and evaluation
• Previous experience and an understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Experience in establishing partnerships with relevant organisations and facilitating collaborative action
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of community based education projects
• Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences
• High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
• High level computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry
• Current NSW drivers licence

Desirable

• Understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Family Planning NSW is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position

Values

• Family Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation
  • Staff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortion.
  • As an abortion service provider, all FPNSW staff are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of the role they are appointed to.
• Must support the Family Planning NSW values:

• Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
• A just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisation

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role

Contact Details

To see the full position description, visit the Family Planning NSW website at: www.fpnsw.org.au/get-involved/jobs.

For further information please contact Nikolina Zonjic, Health Promotion Manager at (02) 8752 4265 or [email protected], using the subject line: Health Promotion Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.