Wellbeing Hub Project Officer

12 month contract through grant funding

About Us

We are proud of what we achieve for our community and we empower and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises.  We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business with and we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.  We enjoy what we do!

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Community Wellbeing, you will play a crucial role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Wellbeing Hub initiative.  This is aimed at enhancing the social, physical, and mental wellbeing of the Holdfast Bay community. You will be involved in strategic planning, community engagement, and project management to develop and implement initiatives under the Wellbeing Hub concept. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure these initiatives effectively meet community needs and align with the council's broader wellbeing objectives.

With your customer service focus, you will work towards continuous improvement and actively participate and maintain a customer focused culture, whilst actively seeking and suggesting ways to improve work practices and outcomes relating to Council’s community.

This role is available for a 1-year fixed term period with the opportunity to extend should further grant funding become available.

The right person will have skills and experience in the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Public Health, Community Development, Social Science or relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in a similar role
• Project management including planning, implementation and evaluation of community focused initiatives
• Community engagement and stakeholder management
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and standards relevant to the area of operation
• Unencumbered Australian driver’s licence
• Microsoft Office and using corporate digital applications

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Attractive and competitive remuneration
• Recognition of achievements
• Employee Assistance Program

To enquire and apply:

To find out more about the role contact Brendan Kelly, Manager Community Wellbeing on 8229 9821.

Head to www.holdfastbaycareers.com.au to review the Position Description before you submit your application.

Email the following to *******@holdfast.sa.gov.au:

• Your Resume
• A cover letter of up to 2 pages, telling us about yourself and how your qualifications, experience and skills relate to this role

Please quote reference no. 14/24 on your application.

Only applicants who address and meet the essential criteria in the Position Description will be considered.

Applications close at 9am on Friday, 5 April 2024.

Candidates will be required to provide or undertake DHS Screening.