• Fixed Term (02/08/2021-15/06/2022), Part Time (32 hours/week)
• Location: Family Planning NSW Ashfield, Penrith, Fairfield and semi-frequent travel to FPNSW Dubbo is required. Note: Our Ashfield office will be relocating to Newington in late 2021
• Base Salary: $57,077.98-$87,603.97 (Pro rata for Part Time)
• Gross Salary Package (Base Salary + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging): $69,331.22-$103,142.35 (Pro rata for Part Time)

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 priority population groups in NSW, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 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 Family Planning NSW priority population groups, including 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 license

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

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check is required prior to commencement in the role

Values

• FPNSW 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 staff at FPNSW are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of their role
  • For this role, that means developing, implementing and evaluating reproductive & sexual health promotion programs and projects that include information about abortion.
• 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

To apply online, please click Apply Now. For a confidential discussion, please contact Ee-Lin Chang Manager Health Promotion at [email protected] using the subject line: Health Promotion Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 8752 4304.

FPNSW Position Description - Health Promotion Officer

All applications must consist of an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.