Community Partnerships Manager

• Leadership role supporting the Barwon South West region
• Contribute to the development of the unit’s Monitoring and Evaluation systems 
• Part-time (72 hours a fortnight) - short term contract until 31/7/2024 

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About the facility

The Barwon South West Public Health Unit prevention and population health focus is to support Victoria's public health vision that Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. This entails aligning collective efforts across the Barwon South West region with a values-based, equity-focused population health approach.

About the Role

The role of the Community Partnerships Manager will focus specifically on the development of evaluation, monitoring and knowledge management systems to support evidence-informed health promotion and primary prevention practice across the Barwon South West region.

This position will also be considered as a job share for the right applicant.

About the culture

Become a part of a team who enjoys an interesting, challenging and meaningful work/life balance. Continue to grow and develop your talents and capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates  
• Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
• Access to employee wellness program
• A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
• High standard of schooling options throughout the area
• A stones throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.