About the role
As the Health Promotion Officer at Tallangatta Health Service, you will play a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community through the planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion initiatives. Working closely with community groups, local organisations, health services and key stakeholders, you will develop programs that address local health priorities, build community capacity, promote healthy lifestyles and support positive health outcomes across our catchment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based health promotion programs and initiatives that address local health priorities.
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Building and maintaining strong partnerships with community groups, schools, local organisations, health services and key stakeholders.
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Conducting community needs assessments and using data to inform health promotion planning, delivery and evaluation.
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Promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing through health education, community engagement and advocacy activities.
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Supporting workforce development and organisational capacity building in health promotion.
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Coordinating health promotion reporting, evaluation and compliance requirements.
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Leading health and wellbeing communications through social media, marketing materials and community events.
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Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities across the community.
This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity available offering:
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3 or 4 days per week
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Days of work negotiable across Monday - Friday
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Remuneration in line with the Allied Health Professional (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement.
About you
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Relevant qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health or a related field.
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Experience delivering health promotion and community wellbeing initiatives.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to use data and evidence to support planning and evaluation.
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Collaborative, proactive and community focused approach.
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Passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes in rural communities.
Why join Tallangatta Health Service?
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Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging benefits.
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Enjoy greater work-life balance with above-award annual and personal leave entitlements.
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Access confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and programs.
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Stay active for less with discounted Fitness Passport memberships.
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Experience the best of regional living in a picturesque lakeside community overlooking Lake Hume and only 30 minutes from Albury Wodonga.
About us
Tallangatta Health Service is a 61 bed, small rural public health service providing a mix of acute, sub-acute, aged care residential, and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a customer focused, progressive provider of care to our community, patients and residents with a multidisciplinary focus.
Interested?
Apply now via the prompts. To be considered applications must include a current resume and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role. Applications will be assessed regularly, and interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. This position may close early.
To discuss the role further please contact the People & Workforce Department on 02 6071 5258 or [email protected].
All appointments are made subject to the required security screening including National Criminal History, Working with Children Check and an immunisation status appropriate to the role, including mandatory annual influenza vaccination.
Our organisation encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQI and people from diverse backgrounds.
