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WA Country Health Service

Health Promotion Officer

Community Services & Development / Other

Posted 20/06/2026
Closes 04/07/2026

Northam & Wheatbelt, Northam, Western Australia

Full time

Not specified

WA Country Health Service - Wheatbelt

Location: Northam

Salary: HSO Level G3 $80,812 - $87,549 p.a. pro rata (plus 12% superannuation)

Position Number: 00607168

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Tuesday 23 June 2026

Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

This vacancy may be filled as a Casual, Permanent or Fixed Term appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, at various hours.

Position Profile: In collaboration with the Manager - Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service and Health Promotion Officers, community representatives and key stakeholders, assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs for Aboriginal people in the Wheatbelt region.

This position has a focus on promoting awareness of risks associated with smoking and reducing other lifestyle risk factors that contribute to preventable chronic disease in Aboriginal people within the Wheatbelt.

The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

    • 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
    • Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
    • Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
    • Flexible working arrangements
    • Flexible leave arrangements
    • Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Connie Yarran on 08 •••• •888.

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.


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