Address- We have an exciting permanent position available in the Community Health Promotion Team working on the active living portfolio.
- Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your Health Promotion/public health/project management skills in a fun and innovative team?
- We are looking for someone who is passionate about active living, particularly supporting the participation of women and girls in sport and recreation
- You will join an inclusive, fun and welcoming team based in Coburg (Pentridge site).
- Flexible and hybrid working available.
- Please address the key selection criteria in your application.
Your new organisation:
At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.
Your new role:
This position will be responsible for proactively developing, implementing and evaluating Health Promotion strategies in line with the organisational Community Health, Health Promotion plan.
Reporting to the Team Leader - Community Health Promotion, this position will work collaboratively with the broader Counselling & Wellbeing team, other Merri Health teams, community members and external stakeholders to deliver evidence-based Health Promotion initiatives.
Working on the Active Living portfolio, the role will require time to be spent working with community, at community venues like sports clubs whilst working in a hybrid working environment.
You will be responsible for:
Utilise a high level of expertise and autonomy to plan, implement, and evaluate Health Promotion strategies in line with the organisational Community Health - Health Promotion plan. This position will be working on our Active Living portfolio. Activities include:
- needs assessments
- utilising evidence based, best practice frameworks to inform work
- undertaking community and stakeholder engagement
- designing, implementing and utilising planning and evaluation tools and systems
- writing communication materials for different audiences and platforms
- contributing to grant/funding applications and award nominations
- facilitating workshops or training sessions both in person and online
- presenting to small and large groups
- planning and running events
- creating project resources as needed
- participating in sector networks
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion / Community Development / Public Health or a related field
- Experience planning, implementing and evaluating Health Promotion / community development projects
- The ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and create/maintain effective partnerships
- Experience in working closely with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people from migrant backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, marginalised and disadvantaged communities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to work innovatively
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed computer skills demonstrated ability to use common IT programs such as Microsoft Office, Survey Monkey, video conferencing
What we offer:
We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.
You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.
Please visit out 'work for us' page to learn more.
What you need to do now
Please click ‘apply now’ to be directed to our jobs page, where you can view the position description and see further application details.
Applications close 08/07/24
What else do I need to know
At Merri, diversity and inclusion is critical to everything that we do, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the communities that we work in. No matter how you identify, we encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles.
