Health Promotion Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City of Monash Full time

Job no: 494643

Categories:
Community Services & Development

Temporary Full time - 12-month Parental Leave cover until 4 October 2024

Salary from $91,923 + Superannuation

Located in Glen Waverley

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery.

Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.


You will be joining a high performing, fast paced team that works collaboratively across Council to achieve health and wellbeing outcomes for the community.


About the Position:


The Health Promotion officer role (Parental leave cover until 4 October 2024) is adaptive to current and evolving health promotion priorities.

Key portfolio priorities include prevention from harm (gambling and vaping), healthy eating and mental wellbeing including loneliness and social connections.

A strong understanding and experience in prevention from gambling harm is required due to Monash's public health leadership in the local government sector on this particular issue.


The role will undertake policy, program and project work using a social determinants of health approach and alignment with Council's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing plan (MPHWP).

The role is integral in supporting the development of the MPHWP every 4 years, progressing the plan's commitments and identifying key health outcomes for the Monash community.

Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of Council's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

Lead key portfolio priorities including prevention from harm (gambling and vaping), healthy eating and mental wellbeing including loneliness and social connection

Develop and implement evidence-based health promotion policies and programs

Develop strong and collaborative internal and external partnerships and networks (local, regional and State) to embed health and wellbeing across Monash

To be considered for the role, you will have:
Demonstrated understanding and experience in prevention from gambling harm

Involvement in leading evidence based program design, implementation and evaluation

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and a proactive attitude.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced political environment

Tertiary qualification in health promotion and/or public health with several years of relevant experience

Why join our team:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us.

You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing

Vibrant health and well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships in our Active Monash centres.

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 20th August 2023

Enquiries:

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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