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Senior Health Promotion Officer
Charleville QLD 4470 (Australia)
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Promotion Officer to join the HOPE Service. HOPE works with communities across the South West to be more active, eat well and engage in healthier lifestyles. Initiatives may have a focus on alcohol, smoking and other drugs, mental health and wellbeing, nutrition and physical activity.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW680584 |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lisa Baker |
| Contact details | 0412 686 572 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
You will demonstrate your infectious passion for wellness and use your high-level communication and engagement skills in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate health promotion initiatives and programs in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders. You will have the chance to work with government agencies, local businesses, community organisations and service providers across the South West region with only occasional professional supervision.
The senior Health promotion Officer is responsible for leading the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing service delivery of preventative health programs and interventions within HOPE. The Senior Health Promotion Officer reports to the Program Manager HOPE.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
- We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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