Integrated Health Promotion Officer

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Primary Health

• Temporary position / leave replacement
• Part Time, Fixed Term
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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The Integrated Health Promotion Officer is responsible for supporting the ongoing key health promotion priority areas for Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS).

The role will be expected to engage and work collaboratively with local stakeholders and community to develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion activities. The Integrated Health Promotion Officer will identify population health trends and emerging health needs using a variety of methods which may include statistical data analysis, research and consultation.

The role will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives across all areas of the KDHS catchment through a holistic approach to maintaining and improving health as well as preventing illness. This approach recognizes the physical, mental, social, cultural, spiritual and environmental aspects that impact on population health and wellbeing.

• Tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health, community development or health related field.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, implementing and evaluation of primary prevention strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects and delivering education in a range of health promotion areas.
• An experience of or experience in applying placed based principles for primary prevention.
• An understanding of or experience in the planning of primary prevention initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and working with a broad range of individuals and organisations to develop collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including consultation, negotiation, conflict resolution skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and prepare written reports and correspondence to a high standard.

• Experience in working with marginalized and cultural diverse populations.

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive Of a Perfect Work/life Balance, KDHS Also Provides

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program

Download a copy of the position description and contact Andrew O\'Connor or Shani Clark, Acting Primary Health Manager on (03) 5857 0238 or email aoconnor@kyhealth.org.au & sclark@kyhealth.org.au

Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.