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.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in Primary Health Networks, local government, and community health organisations.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
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- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View 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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