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ANZSCO 251911Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Health Promotion Officer

A Health Promotion Officer designs and implements programs to improve population health and prevent disease across Australian communities, working in government health agencies and NFPs.

Indicative salary range
$65,000 - $110,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate demand in Primary Health Networks, local government, and community health organisations.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

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Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

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State nominations

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CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →
TASTasmaniaView nomination →
NTNorthern TerritoryView nomination →
ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryView nomination →

Key duties

  • Plan and deliver health promotion programs for target population groups
  • Conduct community needs assessments and evaluate program effectiveness
  • Develop health communication materials and campaigns
  • Collaborate with community organisations, councils, and health services

Skills required

  • Health promotion theory and program planning
  • Community engagement and partnerships
  • Health literacy and behaviour change frameworks
  • Program evaluation and reporting

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion, or health sciences. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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