Job description
- Part time, maximum term 1st July 2024-27th June 2025
- $88,168 – $104,466 + Super (Pro-rata)
- 3 days per week
- Officer location, hybrid work model
- Be part of innovative projects that align with your passion for public health and social equity.
Together, Different Future
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.
We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.
About the opportunity
Join our dynamic team to coordinate and support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellbeing projects. This role is pivotal in advancing Cardinia Shire’s Liveability Plan and other strategic initiatives aimed at fostering healthier, more equitable communities.
You will make an impact by:
- Coordinating health promotion initiatives aligned with the VicHealth Local Government Partnership modules.
- Supporting the community engagement, planning, and review processes for Cardinia Shire’s Liveability Plan and Social Justice and Equity Policy.
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders to address emerging health and wellbeing trends.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the Liveability Plan Action Agenda and Social Justice and Equity Policy Implementation Plan.
- Identifying and supporting advocacy campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, and funding submissions.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory responsibilities related to health and safety.
What you will bring
- Tertiary qualifications in social or health sciences, health promotion, community development, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project coordination and delivery of public health initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience in community engagement, policy development, and partnership management.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Join us in creating healthier, more active, and equitable communities. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference!
Why work with us
- Activity based and hybrid work model.
- Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful projects that make a real difference to the community.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
- A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
- A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees’ physical and mental well-being.
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To apply
- Please click “Apply Now”, complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
- For further information regarding the role please contact Gemma Paton, Team Leader Healthy Communities on 5943 4259 or refer to the position description.
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, certain positions may also require a Working with Children Check.
You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.