Public Health Promotion Officer
- Full Time Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family-friendly, country-town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your passion for public health, health promotion and community wellbeing to help create positive health outcomes across our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.
We are looking for a motivated and community-focused Public Health Promotion Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the Shire's Public Health Plan and deliver innovative health promotion initiatives that improve the wellbeing of our residents.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
- Implement actions and initiatives identified within the Shire's Public Health Plan and Local Food Action Plan.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver health promotion programs, workshops, events and educational activities across the community.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders to support health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Research and apply for grant funding opportunities to support new health initiatives.
- Integrate health promotion activities into community events and engagement opportunities.
- Assist with researching and developing policies, processes and procedures that support improved public health outcomes.
- Provide reports and updates on public health activities and project outcomes.
- Support Environmental Health functions including routine water sampling, service requests and health-related investigations as required.
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:
- Experience managing and delivering multiple projects, programs or initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
- Sound computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Current "C" Class Driver's Licence.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion or a related discipline (or progressing towards completion) will be highly regarded.
- Previous experience delivering public health promotion, community wellbeing or health-related projects is desirable.
The Important Stuff!
We will negotiate a great salary of up to $87,524.00 per annum based on the experience, skills and the qualifications you bring to the role.
Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness Passport
- Free counselling, health assessments, health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccinations and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities including study leave and study assistance
- Free onsite parking
About the Shire!
With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
Applications close on Thursday, 13 August 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.
