Job growth in the health sector continues to increase as public health issues - such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, food access, sedentary lifestyles and ageing populations - affect healthcare systems globally.
These are just some examples, and with many other public health issues becoming more prevalent, you can mould your career around those that match your interests and passions in the health field. Throughout your degree, we frequently discuss different case studies to help spark ideas for your unique career pathway.
Career opportunities in government and private sector roles across Australia and internationally include:
- community development coordinator
- health policy developer
- health promotion officer
- health researcher
- program development coordinator
- program evaluator
- social planning officer
- womens health officer.
You may find employment in a range of health areas including:
- tackling chronic illness (such as asthma, arthritis and heart disease), plus developing and implementing prevention strategies
- healthy eating
- mental health
- physical activity and environmental health
- social inclusion
- womens health.