Lead, Commercial Determinants Of Health

VicHealth is the world's first health promotion foundation. Established by the Victorian Parliament in 1987, we were the first agency of our kind worldwide to utilise a hypothecated tax on tobacco to support independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership that would translate into real-world impacts. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and a technical partner to UNICEF.

We're excited to be recruiting for the position of Lead, Commercial Determinants of Health, located within our Health Promotion Systems Group.

This position reports directly to the Manager, Commercial Determinants of Health, and works in close partnership with other members of the Health Promotion Systems Group and other groups across VicHealth. The high performing Commercial Determinants of Health team works across a range of sectors including public health, sport, business, community and government to reshape systems for a healthier, fairer Victoria.

This position leads initiatives that ensure:

• Victorians are less exposed to the harmful practices of commercial actors
• Victorian communities are more aware of commercial actors' practices and products, with increased capacity to respond
• Victoria's economic system better enables health and wellbeing.
• We are looking for a highly driven candidate with a can-do attitude and a systems-based mindset, who is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• The ability to manage complex stakeholders, projects, and events, as well as use initiative, problem solve, and work collaboratively within a strong team environment will all be primary factors that we will be looking for.

Closing Date: Sunday, 21st January, 2024

Unit: Health Promotion Systems

Tenure: Full time, Fixed Term, until December 2025

Classification: VicHealth Grade D

Remuneration: $93,176 - $115,917 (plus superannuation and other benefits)

VicHealth welcomes and values applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary or post graduate qualifications desired
• Strong experience working in fields related to health promotion policy /practice, public health, social policy or related field
• Preferred experience working within the public health, community or government sectors
• Demonstrated understanding of how commercial and economic actors impact health and wellbeing
• Experience in using systems thinking to identify issues, determine solutions and plan collective action
• Impressive experience working in project management; with contract management experience desirable
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills .

How to apply:

Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.

The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, including how they meet the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the Position Description attached to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.

You may be required to undertake a Police Check, and Working with Children check.

Applications can be submitted by clicking apply below.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

For further information about the role, please contact Marcus Flood on 03 9667 1***.