Health Education Content Officer

About Better Health Company

At Better Health Company were all about making better health easier for everyone. We cut through the noise with trusted evidence-based programs and services that help people make lasting healthy changes. With over 15 years of experience in health promotion we design and deliver practical real-world solutions through government-funded programs professional training and accessible resources for individuals and families.

Were passionate about reaching the people who need it most including those from low socio-economic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. At our core were a team of passionate go-getters who believe in what we do and were always looking for new ways to make an even bigger impact.

About your new role

Were looking for a creative and organised Health Education Content Officer to support the development of our health education programs. Youll report to the Service Design & Brand Experience Manager and work closely with our design and program teams to create engaging evidence-based resources that help Australians live healthier lives.

This role sits within our Design & Development Team and is ideal for someone who loves writing researching collaborating and coming up with fresh ideas to communicate health messages in a fun and accessible way without the jargon. Youll be part of a team that values analogies storytelling and practical tools to make complex health concepts easy to understand.

What youll be doing

• Write engaging evidence-based content and health tips for Better Health Companys app to support users in making healthy lifestyle changes (food movement and mindfulness). This includes developing content for push notifications habit tracking features goal setting tools articles blogs and recipesall aligned with the in-app content strategy.
• Help develop factsheets and other program materials making sure theyre clear practical and aligned with national health guidelines.
• Liaise with external partners to support translation and cultural adaption projects to ensure resources are accessible for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Support the planning and facilitation of continuous improvement and feedback initiatives for health education resources including user testing sessions feedback surveys cross-departmental input and evaluation outcomes.
• Stay up to date with Australian health guidelines including the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and apply this knowledge to content creation.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table for new program features content formats and messaging strategies.
• Communicate health messages in a fun relatable way that resonates with different audiences avoiding jargon and using analogies to make complex concepts easy to understand.
• Work collaboratively with other departments (including marketing and sales) to ensure messaging aligns with our approach to health and support them in delivering consistent health-informed communications.

What makes you a great fit

• You have a tertiary qualification in a health-related field such as nutrition dietetics exercise physiology psychology or health promotion.
• You bring 12 years of experience in a similar role ideally within a health promotion organisation or you have strong transferable skills and a passion for making health accessible.
• Youre a strong writer who can turn complex health information into engaging easy-to-understand content.
• Youre familiar with national health guidelines like the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and know how to apply them in practical relatable ways.
• Youre creative and love coming up with new ideas to help people live healthier lives.
• Youre confident working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Youre organised proactive and able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Youre autonomous a go-getter with small business hustle whos willing to learn on the go and get things done.
• You get excited about making things look great. You dont need to be a graphic designer but you have a strong visual eye and love thinking about how to present complex information in a simple beautiful way.
• Youre tech-savvy quick to pick up new systems and love learning by giving things a go.
• Youre a team player whos happy to collaborate and contribute wherever needed.
• And most importantly youre passionate about making health accessible inclusive and fun (especially when it means using analogies and storytelling to explain tricky concepts).

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work environment with Monday Wednesday in Melbourne office and Thursday Friday work from home
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills within a growing organisation
• A supportive purpose-driven team that values creativity collaboration and impact
• Opportunities to contribute to high-visibility projects and shape the future of our programs

Sounds like your dream job Apply now!

Wed love to hear from you! Heres what to expect:

1. Submit your application: Send us your resume and a cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit for this role. (Applications must be submitted via Employment Hero).
2. Creative task: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a creative writing task well provide a brief to help you show off your skills.
3. Interview: If your task shines well invite you to an interview to get to know you better and chat more about the role.
4. Reference checks: Well contact your referees to wrap things up before making an offer.

Were an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and identities. Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. This role however is based in Melbourne and is only open to applicants who can work on-site due to the nature of the work.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process feel free to reach out to Bella Fedele (Service Design and Brand Experience Manager) at