Health Promotion Officer

• Permanent Part Time
• 0.6 EFT ( 24 hours per week)

Role Overview:

The Health Promotion Officer will provide leadership in Alpine Health and the community using an integrated approach to enhance the health and well-being of the Alpine community. This position will allow an evidence-based and systems approach to Health Promotion work. And will work in close partnership with key stakeholders and the community on identified priority areas.

Responsibilities:

The Health Promotion Officer maintains the following primary responsibilities:

• Identify priority populations and areas of need
• Plan, deliver and evaluate a collaborative Health Promotion plan
• Support delivery of evidence-based initiatives within the community and workplace
• Work closely with Healthy Communities team members and other Alpine Health staff
• Establish and maintain relationships with key partners including; Alpine Shire Council, Gateway Health, NESAY, NELLEN, Ovens Murray Public Health Unit and the communities of the Alpine Shire
• Establish and maintain relationships with new stakeholders

Our Region:

• Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
• We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
• We are close to world-class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
• We are only 40-60 minutes from the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Applications are assessed on application and close on 13 March 2024.
• Enquiries can be made via **@alpinehealth.org.au
• Confirmation of full COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.alpinehealth.org.au/careers/jobs
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD.
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria.