Youth Health Promotion Officer

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Nowra; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression and development

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District in Nowra is seeking a Health Education Officer Graduate to support young people aged 12–24 at risk of homelessness. You will promote access to quality health services through direct clinical care, health promotion and community development.

The role is permanent full time, with a salary range of AUD 77,299–112,558 per annum plus 12% super and salary packaging. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in health promotion or related field.
• Experience in health education and community development.
• WWCC and vaccination requirements for Category A roles.

Responsibilities

• Improve health and well-being of 12–24-year-olds at risk of homelessness.
• Promote access to quality health services for the Shoalhaven region.
• Deliver direct clinical care, health promotion and community development.
• Maintain essential safeguarding and vaccination compliance.

Skills

Health education

Public health

Community development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health promotion

Qualifications in population/public health or allied health

Job description

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. $77,299 - $112,558 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Nowra Community Health Centre | REQ698073 | Grade: Health Education Officer Graduate | Applications close: 1 November 2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. To improve the health and well-being of young people, 12 - 24 years, at risk of homelessness, living in the Shoalhaven region by promoting their access to quality health services, through direct clinical care, health promotion and community development.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

In the Shoalhaven, ISLHD operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

Benefits of working with ISLHD

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, population/public health, education, community development, allied health discipline or other extensive work-related experience
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.