Health Promotion Officer

(Part-time)

An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Promotion Officer to join our professional and committed workforce at Swan Hill District Health. This is a part-time, maternity leave cover position for up to 12 months.

What does the job entail?

The Health Promotion Department has an established role within the community of providing quality Health Promotion interventions in an environment of consultation and partnership.  We are in the final year of our current Health Promotion Plan which has a focus on early years, particularly the first 1000 days, healthy eating and active living, and gender equity. A strong understanding and ability to engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is a requirement.

The position will focus on the needs of our community in creating opportunities to connect with others and lead healthy lifestyles. The role will provide scope to assist in the development of new strategies to address identified needs. Settings and place-based approaches to Health Promotion are taken with emphasis on working with partner agencies and services to support our community’s health outcomes. 

The Health Promotion team works closely with Departments within the Community Care Division and the broader health service, along with a range of local and statewide organisations, and our community.

Further information contact Gayle Taylor, Community Health Senior Manager on (03) 50339*** or by email *******@shdh.org.au .

Applications including the names of three referees should be forwarded to: Human Resources Manager, Swan Hill District Health, PO Box 483, Swan Hill 3585, Victoria or email: **********@shdh.org.au.

Applications will only be accepted if they address the Key Selection Criteria and include an APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM. Email applications are preferred. 

Closing date: Sunday March 17th 2024

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability