Population Health & Wellbeing Coordinator

Population Health & Wellbeing Coordinator  

• Part-time – Permanent role 
• Hourly rate starting at $42.65 plus superannuation 
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available 

 Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? 

Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?  

Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.   

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Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.  

The role 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion commitment to equity, inclusion, and enhancing the health and wellbeing of Wodonga residents? If so, we're looking for you to join our team as a Population Health and Wellbeing Coordinator. 

 In this role, you'll oversee the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives outlined in our council's Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan, Disability Action Plan, and Alcohol and Gambling Harm Preventative Action Plans. Your ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, remain adaptable to changing circumstances, and seamlessly navigate diverse tasks will be essential. 

We seek candidates with a proven track record in project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical skills, and communication abilities, encompassing both written and verbal forms tailored to diverse audiences. 

Take the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. Apply now to become our next Population Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. 

1. Qualification: A degree or diploma in public health, health promotion, community development, or a related field, preferably complemented by relevant work experience. 
2. Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in efficiently overseeing multiple projects throughout all stages. 
3. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational aptitude, capable of prioritising tasks effectively, managing time, and achieving outcomes within designated timeframes. 
4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to effectively engage both internal teams and external stakeholders to advance policy and strategy objectives. 
5. Communication: Exceptional communication skills encompassing the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms, tailored to diverse audiences. 
6. Adaptability: Demonstrated capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges with resilience while maintaining focus on project objectives and delivering results effectively. 

How to Apply  

Visit our websitewww.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers 

Use the “apply” button to commence your application. 

Applicants will be required to upload three documents.  

• A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here) 
• A brief cover letter 
• A current resume 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. 

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) 
• A current driver’s licence 
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might  also be required. 

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. 

Enquiries 

Manager Community Development-Simone Hogg– 02 6022 9***| *****@wodonga.vic.gov.au  

Applications close11.59pm, 22nd April 2024  

Position description below 

Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: 

• Employee health and wellbeing programs; 
• Flexible work arrangements; 
• Learning and development; and, 
• Career pathways and opportunities. 

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff.  We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. 

We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background. 

If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. 

We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at **@wodonga.vic.gov.au.