Position: Health Promotion and Community Development Officer
Location: Cobram
EFT/Hours: 0.6 EFT (48 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status: Fixed Term Part Time
Hourly Rate: Depending upon qualification and experience plus 12% superannuation
About the Role
NCN Health is seeking a Health Promotion and Community Development Officer to join our Cobram Team. The Health Promotion and Community Development Officer are responsible for leading and coordinating the sustainable and efficient delivery of health promotion and community engagement activities aimed to support and improve the health and wellbeing of people across the NCN Health catchment.
The role includes planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and community development activities in the local community, working in partnership with other Health Promotion and Community Development workers across NCN Health and other external agencies. The role is also responsible for external communication, writing and compiling applications for small grants and maintenance of the Health Promotion electronic media.
The Health Promotion and Community Development Officer will also support the development and implementation of community development activities including supporting the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and other initiatives including gender equity, prevention of family violence and inclusion.
About You
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Vaccination against seasonal Influenza (mandatory)
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Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
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Tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health, health sciences, community development or related field.
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Previous experience in the delivery of health promotion services or demonstrated knowledge of current health promotion issues and trends.
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Demonstrated ability to implement and evaluate community-based health promotion activities.
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Experience in liaising and working with a variety of community groups to support community development.
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Knowledge and understanding of Health Promotion and/or Community Development principles and frameworks
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Competent in using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and well-developed computer skills and experience.
What We Offer
At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.
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Professional and career development
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Reward and recognition program
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Health and wellbeing program
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Social club membership and events
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
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Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
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Free on-site car parking and bike parking
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NCN Health uniform
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Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)
Enquiries
Jenny Burrows, Manager Health Promotion & Community Development, Phone: (03) 5862 0571
For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date
Tuesday, 16th June 2026 at 11:59pm
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.
Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on 03 5862 0388.
About Us
NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.
With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high-quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.
Why Join Us?
We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.
We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.
NCN Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies/third parties and will not be liable, or responsible for, any fees or costs associated with their submission.
