CRVCID 723158
This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at various hours per
fortnight until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of
extension(s).
Position Profile: The Health Promotion
Officer is a skilled public health professional with a strong
understanding of evidence‑based health promotion practice within a
primary health care setting. The role requires a strategic,
community‑centred approach to improving health and wellbeing,
supported by strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and
analytical capability. This includes demonstrated knowledge and
practical application of recognised health promotion frameworks and
methodologies, including socio‑ecological models, population health
approaches, and primary health care principles. The role applies
health promotion theory to plan and deliver initiatives that
address health determinants, reduce inequalities, and support
prevention and early intervention across diverse community
settings.
The Health Promotion Officer will collaborate with the Community
Health Team to provide equitable and culturally sensitive
service to clients.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to
support improved health and well-being of clients through
appropriate and culturally sensitive services.
- Work collaboratively within the Community HealthTeam to
provide health navigation support to clients/families,
including understanding health rights e.g., use of
interpreters, accessing health care services, and improving
client health literacy.
- Act as a resource or cultural advocate when required or
assist clients to advocate on their own behalf.
- Cultural mediation to bridge gaps between refugee families
and healthcare providers.
- Providers Practical support for service access, such as
booking appointments, paperwork, and transport.
- Advocacy for culturally inclusive services, ensuring the
health system is responsive to refugee needs
The Child and Adolescent Health Service
(CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider
for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only
dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.
CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health,
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our
services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital
(KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community
clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and
our services please click here.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We
encourage you to contact Katrina Farmer on 0436 107 660.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We
embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people
from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed
term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,
or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for
permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff
in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as
undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you
may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if
required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We
may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse
information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will
be considered as part of the appointment process.
For Assistance including any
adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential
enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Team (START) service via
email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be
assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for
this position
- a current resume which summarises your experience
and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- The name, email and contact details of two
referees who can be contacted to provide an employment
reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior
to contacting your listed referees).
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required to
answer various questions and attach your documentation.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision
of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration,
Equity, Respect, Excellence and
Accountability. During the selection process you may
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions
regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
