childcare jobs in Illawarra NSW

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$34.09 - $56.77 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week | Warrawong | REQ705859 | Grade: Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate | Applications close: 26 November 2026

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The Health Promotion Service is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community, with the vision to create healthy environments which enable people to make healthy choices. Health Promotion Service priorities align with Strategic Outcome 3 of NSW Future Health – People are healthy and well.

This position will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of local level health promotion initiatives and priorities across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) which seek to improve the health and well-being of the local community, with a focus on reducing health inequities in priority populations.

The role will include the promotion and delivery of relevant NSW Ministry of Health initiatives and priorities, guided by state level plans including the NSW Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy, NSW Tobacco Strategy, First 2000 Days Framework, and will address other local priorities including childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, population/public health, education, community development, allied health discipline or other extensive work-related experience

• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Andrew Mark on Andrew.Mark@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.