AddressWe are seeking a Health Promotion Officer to join us in Nhill in a full time capacity (40 hours per week, including Accrued Days Off), who is passionate about maintaining and improving the health of populations and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in rural communities!
Midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Nhill is a thriving country town surrounded by a number of state and national parks, offering endless sunsets and scenic views. Nhill's proximity offers a number of educational, medical and aged care facilities as well as a large range of recreational activities to suit everyone!
ABOUT THE ROLE
- As a major health service in the Wimmera, WWHS has a lead coordinating role to play in Health Promotion both within WWHS and through partnerships with other regional stakeholders.
- Our Health promotion team are committed to encouraging healthy lifestyles and improving awareness of health and risks, promoting prevention over treatment.
- The successful applicant will support the planning, development and implementation of a range of Health Promotion initiatives.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
- High level of autonomy and excellent critical thinking.
- Qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health or other relevant discipline.
- Experience in Health Promotion program planning, implementation and evaluation, and in the coordination of Health Promotion activities.
- Ability to identify and develop effective partnerships with appropriate stakeholders and organisations.
- Report and resource writing skills, and excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in using computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. and technology systems for literature review.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary Health Promotion theory and practice.
- Commitment to working in the region in largely community-based settings, with flexible hours including after hours and weekend work as required
- Experience working in a rural setting.
- Experience in working with youth and/or schools as stakeholders
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications.
- Experience with needs assessment, and evidence-based strategies appropriate to a diverse range of people (culture, socio economic, geographic, etc).
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per current Department of Health Directive.
- Flu Vaccination
- Australian Driver’s Licence
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leadership in professional practice
- Team work
- Community support and involvement
- For a full list of criteria, visit our website: www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
- Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14TH JUNE 2024
Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.
