Address Permanent Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
This role is focussed on planning, implementing and evaluating community capacity building (Community Development) initiatives in the City, with emphasis on health promotion and healthy lifestyle programs as identified within the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. You will be involved in guiding, supporting and assisting community groups, organisations and individuals to build their capacity through the provision of training, resources, programs and services.
You are an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with local stakeholders and networks. You have a drive and passion for making a difference and contributing to community’s Health and Wellbeing. You enjoy variety and we can offer you a fast paced environment where no two days are ever quite the same.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria in your online application:
Qualification in Community Development, Social Science, Health Sciences (Health Promotion) or related field and/or relevant experience in Community Development or related field.
Demonstrated experience and ability in the identification, development, delivery and evaluation of relevant health promotion programs.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in health promotion.
Demonstrated experience in event development, implementation, management and evaluation practises.
We are offering a gross salary of $82,627 per annum, as well as:
11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
A variety of Health and Wellbeing programmes
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Tuesday 12 March 2024.
The City reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of applications be received before this date. This means that applications may close without notice, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
