Project Support Officer

**Project Support Officer - Community Health and Nutrition**:
**Job no**: 499498
**Work type**: Temporary Part Time
**Classification**: Band 5 ($78,646 - 89,215 pa)
**Categories**: Health Promotion, Community Development

**About the role**
In this part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month fixed-term role, you will assist with the implementation of healthy food policies and practice improvements to support the availability of healthier food options in City of Greater Geelong facilities. Your responsibilities will include collecting Point of Sale data, conducting venue assessments and audits of physical environments, and supporting communication strategies.

**Work type: Temporary Part Time (0.5FTE) - 12 month fixed term**
**Classification: Band 5 $78,646 - $89,215 pa plus super (Pro Rata)**

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist with the implementation of the promoting CHANGE (Community Health and Nutrition, and Government Engagement) project which aims to increase community access to healthy food options in Council owned facilities and settings.
- Engage with facility staff to implement and strengthen healthy food and drinks policy, practices and promotion.
- Support the collection of data for evaluation purposes. This includes capturing outlet/food environment changes, undertaking audits and collecting feedback from key stakeholders).
- Assist with preparing reports and presentations to key stakeholders.
- Participate in and contribute to Project Advisory Group meetings and Communities of Practice with project partners.

**About you**

Essential Experience:

- A relevant tertiary qualification such as health promotion, public health, public health nutrition or dietetics or relevant field experience in a similar role.
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check.
- Knowledge of government population health policies related to increasing healthy eating.
- An understanding of health promotion principles and approaches to practice.
- Capacity to communicate in both written and oral forms including correspondence, presentations, report writing and business cases.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of health promotion, nutrition, obesity and behaviour change.

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

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From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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**Advertised**: 28 Feb 2025 8:30 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Mar 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time