Health Promotion Project Officer

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off

Professional development

Salary packaging

Staff conference

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health in Caringbah is seeking a Health Promotion Project Officer for a full-time, fixed-term role through 30 June 2027 to lead mental health promotion, wellbeing and social connection initiatives in the Sutherland Shire.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate programs, engage diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTQIA+ groups, and strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders while providing training and support.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with diverse groups and public-speaking experience.
• Strong understanding of health promotion and public health concepts.
• Commitment to inclusive practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to care for priority populations.
• Support early help seeking.
• Build community understanding of mental health and wellbeing through delivering mental health skills training.
• Design health promotion initiatives with community groups.
• Manage and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Health promotion

Multicultural awareness

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

About The Role

This is a full-time position, fixed term until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension. Located in Caringbah.

The Health Promotion Project Officer oversees the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of mental health promotion, wellbeing and social connection initiatives in the Sutherland Shire region.

Role

• Improving access to care for priority populations
• Supporting early help seeking
• Building community understanding of mental health and wellbeing through delivering mental health skills training
• Designing health promotion initiatives with community groups
• Managing and strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Full-time positions have the option to enjoy a monthly Rostered Day Off!
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences, or education.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and communicating effectively with groups, including public speaking and tailoring communication to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of people with mental health and/or substance use issues or experiencing adversity.
• Awareness of the needs of diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, multicultural, and LGBTIQA+ communities.

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW, ACT and QLD. We're a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW, ACT and QLD we are a passionate team we're here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Applications close

25 October 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

Bec Bennett, Service Manager Caringbah Help aHead on 0412 460 175 or email [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.