Smile Squad Smile Engagement

Smile Squad Smile Engagement & Program Coordinator

Posted: 23/09/2025

Closing Date: 23/10/2025

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Oral Health

Smile Squad Engagement & Program Coordinator

- Box Hill & Eltham locations
- Competitive salary including salary packaging
- 9 Month Fixed Term Contract – Full Time

Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

What we offer:

- A rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact on children’s oral health
- Supportive and values-driven workplace culture
- Flexible work options
- Opportunity for ongoing employment (part-time), subject to funding and performance
- Salary and conditions as per the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) EBA

Job Description

The opportunity:
The Smile Squad Engagement & Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of the Smile Squad program to specialist and mainstream schools. You will lead engagement with schools, coordinate staffing and site logistics, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

You’ll act as the key liaison between schools, internal teams, and community stakeholders, ensuring the program is accessible, impactful, and delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead engagement and scheduling with government schools for Smile Squad visits
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, internal staff, and stakeholders
- Coordinate staff rosters and site logistics to optimise service delivery
- Monitor operational performance and recommend improvements
- Represent the Smile Squad program in meetings, school visits, and community forums
- Contribute to budget tracking, resource planning, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure services are delivered in line with OHV policies, values, and safety standards

Desired Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- A tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Development, Education, Project Management, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Experience in coordinating programs or services in health, education, or community sectors
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- A passion for equity and improving health outcomes for children
- Previous experience in the public health or community health sector is highly regarded.

Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV. Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.
Any enquiries can be made to Amanda Allen at amanda.allen@healthability.org.au

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