Health Promotion Officer

Family Planning Australia • Contract • Australia • A$ 65.57k - A$ 98.01k / year • 1w ago

Introduction:
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We are committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual needs of the community. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals, and lead international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

Benefits

Flexible working options
Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
Study leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia
Generous paid parental leave

Values

All staff must fully support the FPA values
FPA is a pro-choice organisation
For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

Description:
About you

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Health Promotion Officer to lead and support initiatives in reproductive and sexual health. This role requires someone who is flexible, solutions-oriented, and able to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and evaluate sex-positive programs that promote informed reproductive and sexual health choices, with a particular focus on our award-winning Planet Puberty project and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism.

About the role

32 hours per week
Fixed term part time until 30 June 2026
Base Full Time Salary: $65,565 - $98,012 (salary is based on experience)

The primary role of the Health Promotion Officer is to deliver high quality health promotion projects to improve the reproductive and sexual health of priority population groups 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. Projects are implemented across NSW; travel across metropolitan Sydney is occasionally required, with less frequent travel to regional NSW.

To Apply

Your application must include a:

Resume (CV); and
Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact EeLin Chang on eelinc@fpnsw.org.au

Skills and Experiences:
Selection Criteria
Essential

Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health or a related field
Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of health promotion, health education or community development projects
Demonstrated understanding of theories and approaches relevant to health promotion, including behavior change models, co-design principles and trauma informed practice
Previous experience in working with at least one of Family Planning Australia's priority population groups (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability and young people)
Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with partner organisations and facilitating collaborative action
Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate across a variety of audiences
High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in using collaboration tools, understanding of social media engagement, and ability to locate and evaluate relevant online information
Must have full permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable

Current NSW driver's license
Understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues as they relate to Family Planning Australia priority population groups
Family Planning Australia is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position

Other requirements