Health Promotion Worker Grade 1

**Title**:Health Promotion Worker Grade 1**:

- Requisition ID: 3604
- Location: Healesville, VIC, AU, 3777
- Job Posting Date: 27 May 2025

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**Health Promotion Worker - Grade 1 - Community Health**
- Permanent Part Time (68.4 hours / 9 days per fortnight) | 5 weeks annual leave
- Healesville Hospital & Yarra Valley Health | Free on site Car-parking available | Close to cafes and shops
- Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
- New Graduates encouraged to apply

**_Are you a passionate Health Promotion Practitioner looking for a new challenge_**_?_**

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the role**

The Grade 1 Health Promotion Practitioner will support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of primary prevention projects across the Yarra Ranges. Working under the guidance of the Senior Health Promotion Practitioner and as part of a collaborative team, the Grade 1 Health Promotion Practitioner will contribute to the implementation of strategies outlined in Eastern Health’s annual Health Promotion Action Plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in health promotion, develop practical skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion initiatives.
- Support community engagement activities and contribute to stakeholder communications.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice sessions.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and promotional materials.

**About You**
- A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
- A foundational understanding of the social model of health and the determinants of health.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic skills in project planning or evaluation.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options

**Next Steps**

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

Jean Watts

0407 617 900