Help shape the future of the perinatal workforce.
Baby Makes 3 is seeking an Emerging Workforce and Postnatal Program Lead to help shape the future of perinatal services across Victoria and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity to lead two complementary portfolios that strengthen primary prevention during the transition to parenthood – from preparing the future workforce through university partnerships to supporting implementation of Baby Makes 3's postnatal program with Maternal and Child Health services, local government and community organisations.
If you enjoy building partnerships, translating evidence into practice and supporting others to create meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.
Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.
Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.
Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.
When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.
healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.
The Opportunity
As the Emerging Workforce and Postnatal Program Lead, you will lead two exciting portfolios that strengthen Baby Makes 3's statewide impact.
Working across tertiary education, Maternal and Child Health services, local government and community organisations, you'll help embed gender equality into professional education while supporting high-quality implementation of Baby Makes 3 programs for new parents.
This is a highly collaborative role combining strategic partnership development, workforce capability, implementation support, innovation and continuous improvement.
This role offers flexibility, with a base location in Box Hill and hybrid working arrangements. For the right candidate, we are also open to a fully remote working arrangement.
Responsibilities Include:
- Leading implementation of Baby Makes 3's postnatal group program across Victoria and with interstate partners.
- Building partnerships with universities, Maternal and Child Health services, local government and community organisations.
- Supporting integration of gender equality and primary prevention into tertiary education curricula.
- Designing and delivering workforce development, implementation resources and facilitator support.
- Contributing to the ongoing evolution, evaluation and sustainability of the Baby Makes 3 initiative
You will bring:
- Experience coordinating or leading programs within health, community, education or prevention settings.
- Strong partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confidence facilitating learning, professional development or workforce capability initiatives.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- A passion for gender equality, primary prevention and creating systems change.
- The ability to think strategically while enjoying practical implementation.
You'll help shape how future midwives, nurses and Maternal and Child Health practitioners understand gender equality and healthy relationships, while supporting organisations across Victoria to embed these approaches into everyday practice. The work you do will influence families, services and systems for years to come.
If you want to work with great people - we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what attracts you to Baby Makes 3.
For enquiries, please contact Louisa Mitchell, Health Promotion Manager, at [email protected]
Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so be quick to apply.
