Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate / Graduate
Remuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 1+
Requisition ID: REQ546781
Application Close: Sunday, 26 January 2026
The Prince of Wales Hospital is a 440-bed major public teaching hospital located in Sydney's eastern suburb of Randwick, providing a full range of hospital services to the people of New South Wales, Australia. The hospital has strong ties to the adjacent University of New South Wales.
Benefits
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
Up to $+K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Where you'll be working
This position is in the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department.
What You'll Be Doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
To develop, implement and evaluate asthma education and management interventions for adults with asthma as inpatients and outpatients, particularly following discharge.
To develop, implement and evaluate smoking cessation and management interventions for adults as inpatients and outpatients, particularly following discharge.
To Complete initial applications (including collation of all supporting documentation) for Highly Specialised Drug Program (HSDP) therapies, particularly the biological therapies for severe asthma, but also therapies for cystic fibrosis, progressive pulmonary fibrosis, and narcolepsy.
To Monitor use of HSDP therapies by patients and complete ongoing applications for these medications in a timely manner.
To plan and implement high quality health education/counselling and promotion activities, with regard to smoking cessation education and intervention.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in appropriate discipline or demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health or education
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating health education/counselling activities
Demonstrated ability in delivery of asthma and smoking cessation interventions.
Knowledge of biological medications used for asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Knowledge of spirometry, CO measurement, respiratory medications and devices use.
Demonstrated excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative with a high level of organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience and knowledge of community engagement and health promotion principles.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Bowles on Jessica.Bowles@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate / Graduate
Remuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 1+
Requisition ID: REQ546781
Application Close: Sunday, 26 January 2026
The Prince of Wales Hospital is a 440-bed major public teaching hospital located in Sydney's eastern suburb of Randwick, providing a full range of hospital services to the people of New South Wales, Australia. The hospital has strong ties to the adjacent University of New South Wales.
Benefits
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
Up to $+K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Where you'll be working
This position is in the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department.
What You'll Be Doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
To develop, implement and evaluate asthma education and management interventions for adults with asthma as inpatients and outpatients, particularly following discharge.
To develop, implement and evaluate smoking cessation and management interventions for adults as inpatients and outpatients, particularly following discharge.
To Complete initial applications (including collation of all supporting documentation) for Highly Specialised Drug Program (HSDP) therapies, particularly the biological therapies for severe asthma, but also therapies for cystic fibrosis, progressive pulmonary fibrosis, and narcolepsy.
To Monitor use of HSDP therapies by patients and complete ongoing applications for these medications in a timely manner.
To plan and implement high quality health education/counselling and promotion activities, with regard to smoking cessation education and intervention.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in appropriate discipline or demonstrated experience in community engagement, health promotion, public health or education
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating health education/counselling activities
Demonstrated ability in delivery of asthma and smoking cessation interventions.
Knowledge of biological medications used for asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Knowledge of spirometry, CO measurement, respiratory medications and devices use.
Demonstrated excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative with a high level of organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience and knowledge of community engagement and health promotion principles.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Bowles on Jessica.Bowles@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Respiratory Health Education Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.