The primary focus of this role is to manage risk, prevent disease and promote the health and wellbeing of the community.The RoleAn opportunity has become available for several Health Promotion Officers 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 willUndertake health promotion initiatives in line with evidence-based practiceCollaboratively design, implement, and evaluate health promotion interventions and strategiesWork with other public health practitioners and partners for the effective implementation of public health and sexual health initiativesProvide support for student placements and build capacity for health promotion practiceAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Possession of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Health PromotionWorking with Children Check/Blue Card (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 BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work Culture12.75% super17.5% leave loadingTemporary full-time and temporary part-time (one full-time position and one part-time position, up to 30 June 2025, 45.6 hours per fortnight)Base salary ranging from $39.86 - $58.59 per hour, or $3030 - $4453.50 per fortnightAbout Gold Coast HealthThe Gold Coast Public Health Unit aligns with the Nursing, Midwifery & Patient Experience Division in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
The Gold Coast Public Health Unit aims to manage risk, prevent disease, and promote the health and wellbeing of the community through the provision of:A specialist communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance, disease prevention, and control serviceA specialist environmental health service, which includes monitoring, enforcing, and promoting compliance with public health legislation on behalf of the Department of HealthResponding to public health incidents and major eventsHealth promotion and community engagementDelivering immunisation services, including community clinics and school immunisation programEngaging in public health research and knowledge translationHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 13 January 2024Gold 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: GC610580Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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