Provide high level advice and analysis aimed at improving health promotion related services and programs

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Health Promotion Officer - Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Develop, implement and evaluate complex initiatives
• Provide high level specialised health promotion advice and support
• Build preventive health capacity and improve the delivery of preventive health interventions
• Manage the collection, interpretation and translation of research and evaluation to inform evidence-based health promotion

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Health Promotion or Public Health
• Working in Children Check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to 6 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $4 912.70 - $5 286.40 per fortnight

About Us

Gold Coast Public Health Unit provides public health services to improve health outcomes for our community. We aim to promote health, minimise the spread of disease and prevent illness reoccurrence through our communicable disease control, environmental health, epidemiological and free immunisation services.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC646855

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC646855 - RD (PDF, 1.04MB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants