OSCA 269332

Health Promotion Officer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,600

  • Employment status

    56.2% Full time

    43.7% Part time

  • Median age

    40 years

  • Employment by sex

    81.2% Female

    18.8% Male

    Highly female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    9.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Health Care and Social Assistance

Indicator Health Promotion Officer Total employment
Employed persons 2,600 12,049,400
Median age 40 years 40 years
Full-time share 56.2% 64.2%
Part-time share 43.7% 35.8%
Female employment share 81.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 18.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 9.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

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 the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Educator

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Health Promotion Officer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance 68.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 10.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Education and Training 8.6% Construction 8.9%
    Other Services 4.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2.5% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.8% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Financial and Insurance Services 0.6% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Retail Trade 0.5% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.4% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.2% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      32.3%

    • Victoria

      32.0%

    • Queensland

      13.0%

    • South Australia

      4.9%

    • Tasmania

      1.6%

    • Northern Territory

      2.3%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.8%

    Health Promotion Officer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 840 32.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 830 32.0% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 340 13.0% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 130 4.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 310 11.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 40 1.6% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 60 2.3% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 50 1.8% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Health Promotion Officer

    Total employment

    Age group Health Promotion Officer Total employment
    15–24 years 5.6% 14.3%
    25–34 years 29.5% 22.7%
    35–44 years 23.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 19.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 17.8% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.0% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Health Promotion Officer Total employment
    Female 81.2% 48.5%
    Male 18.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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