Occupation

266933 Health Promotion Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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First release

266933 Health Promotion Officer

Assists 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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Diabetes Educators are excluded from this occupation. Diabetes Educators are included in Occupation 263933 Diabetes Educator.

Alternative titles

  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Educator

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

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