Health Promotion Officer
- Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based health promotion initiatives across local community settings.
- Build partnerships and engage diverse communities to address health inequities and shape inclusive initiatives.
- Research community needs, monitor outcomes, prepare reports and advocate for healthier policies and environments.
Health Promotion Officer
Part-time | Salary range: $82,941 - $91,431 per annum, pro rata | SACS Level 4
Based in St Kilda, with work across community settings
Make a real difference in your community.
We are seeking a Health Promotion Officer to help create healthier, more inclusive communities. Work alongside local partners and community members to address the social, economic and environmental factors that shape health and wellbeing.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.
About the role
As a Health Promotion Officer, you'll join a collaborative team delivering prevention-focused initiatives across Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip and Stonnington. You'll work with schools, early childhood services, sports clubs and community organisations to turn evidence and community priorities into practical action. Our priorities are equitable food environments, movement and active communities, social connection and inclusion, and gender equity and prevention of violence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based health promotion initiatives aligned with our strategic and annual plans.
- Identify community needs and strengths through research, data and consultation.
- Build partnerships and involve diverse communities in designing initiatives that reflect their needs.
- Deliver community engagement, education and capacity-building activities.
- Monitor outcomes, prepare reports and share learnings to strengthen programs.
- Advocate for health equity and contribute to changes in policies and community environments.
About you
You'll bring experience in health promotion or community development and a commitment to reducing health inequities. You enjoy building relationships, working with diverse communities and seeing projects through from planning to evaluation.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience in health promotion, public health, community development, social and community services, or a related field.
- Experience planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion initiatives.
- An understanding of health promotion principles and the social factors that influence health.
- Strong partnership-building skills and the ability to work inclusively with diverse communities.
- Project management and communication skills, including preparing clear reports and resources for different audiences.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, use relevant software and contribute to continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Experience applying approaches such as systems thinking, community co-design, collective impact and gender transformative practice.
- Understanding of issues affecting children, young people and people living in public and social housing.
- Experience delivering prevention initiatives in one or more of our health promotion priority areas.
Why join BHN?
At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
Location
This role is primarily based at Level 2, Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, with travel across community settings and other BHN locations as needed.
Apply now with your resume and cover letter describing why you’d like to join the team and how your experience aligns with the role.
Apply by [closing date]. Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.
For enquiries about the role, please reach out to [hiring manager name, title and email address].
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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