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Health Promotion Officer

ANZSCO 251911

Employed

5,100

Part-time share

46%

Female share

82%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Health Promotion Officers assist health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.

What they typically do

  • Develops communication objectives in relation to health issues.
  • Identifies the audience most at need or risk and establishes the most appropriate method to reach that audience.
  • Prepares publicity and or presentations on health issues.
  • Sets up displays on health issues.
  • Gives presentations to community groups on health issues to increase public awareness.
  • Writes material to assist in the promotion of health issues.
  • Undertakes research to make sure that data is correct and current.
  • May work in conjunction with other organisations or government departments.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
32.8%
NSW
29.2%
QLD
14.9%
WA
10.9%
SA
6.2%
NT
2.1%
TAS
2%
ACT
1.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Health Promotion Officer.