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Health Promotion Coordinator
Position No: 006037
Level/Salary: HSO Level G7 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health, Public Health, Dental Services - Public Health
Location: Wembley
Closing Date: 2024-01-29 4:00 PM
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Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
This is a vacancy for Fixed Term Full-Time appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Assunta Di Francesco on 9380 7711 or email .
About this role
Public Health, part of Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS), provides diverse services to protect, promote and improve the health of whole populations, with a focus on the prevention of disease and the promotion of good health. Services and programs are delivered in an individual’s home or community centres and clinical settings, in collaboration with hospital and community-based sectors.
The Health Promotion Service works across the NMHS catchment area and aims to keep the population healthy by preventing chronic diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease and some cancers) and injury. The Service has a population-wide approach and focuses on the main lifestyle risk factors causing the greatest burden of disease: smoking; poor diet; harmful alcohol use; overweight and obesity; and physical inactivity. Health Promotion professionals identify the causes of these risk factors and work collaboratively with local organisations and community to find ways to address them.
The Health Promotion Coordinator assists the Manager Health Promotion to coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate Health Promotion interventions in the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) catchment area. In this role, you will assist in determining the strategic direction for Health Promotion for the NMHS. In collaboration with Health Promotion team members, you will implement agreed programs and provide leadership to teams formed to implement those programs. You will also monitor, evaluate and report on activities and outcomes, and consult with government departments, non-government organisations and the community to ensure intersectoral support for Health Promotion initiatives.
This role reports to the Manager Health Promotion.
What we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised professional to assist the Manager Health Promotion to coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate Health Promotion interventions in the North metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) catchment area.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location-based allowances
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Assunta Di Francesco on 9380 7711.
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online, so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- A Cover Letter (4 pages maximum) detailing how you are able to meet the Essential Selection Criteria as listed in the attached Job Description. We encourage you to identify and outline detailed relative examples to support your claims.
- Your Resume summarising your qualifications, skills and experience relevant to this position.
- The names and contact details of two (2) Referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
