Health Promotion Officer

Health Promotion Officer - Grade 1 or 2

Permanent Part-Time - 64 hours per fortnight

Classification: Health Promotion Officer Grade 1 or Grade 2 dependent on experience

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 -2026

For further information about this role, please contact Allied Health Team Leaders Meagan O'Halloran, on 5461 0407 or via email meagan.ohalloran@mdhs.vic.gov.au or Lauren Dowling on 5461 0463 or via email lscott@mdhs.vic.gov.au.

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Health Promotion Officer to join our team in the Central Goldfields. In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our local community.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to Health Promotion and Public Health, Health Science or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing health promotion campaigns and programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including community members, local organisations and health professionals
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Current driver's license

This position presents an exciting opportunity for a Grade 1 or 2 Health Promotion Officer to utilise their skills and passion to make a real difference in improving health outcomes for residents in the Central Goldfields region. You will work closely with your team and key stakeholders to identify priority health areas and develop targeted, evidence-based programs and campaigns.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative team environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. If you are dedicated to empowering communities and promoting better health across Central Goldfields, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity now!

Applications are to include:

• Resume
• Covering Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.