Sexual and Reproductive Health Project Officer

**Position Number**:JR-000181
**Location**:Shepparton or Bendigo
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed term until June 30, 2027
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department**:Department of Rural Health
**Salary**:UOM 5 $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Supported to lead innovative sexual health initiatives / Empower rural communities / Shape public health outcomes across Victoria.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Project Officer at the University of Melbourne's Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH), you'll be at the forefront of improving sexual health services in rural Victoria. Based in Shepparton or Bendigo, you'll lead projects that build workforce capacity, strengthen community action, and enhance access to vital health services. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on public health outcomes while working with diverse communities across regional Victoria.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Support to lead Health Promotion**:Develop and implement evidence-informed workforce capacity building and health promotion initiatives.
- **Coordinate Projects**:Plan, implement, and evaluate sexual and reproductive health projects in partnership with local communities and agencies.
- **Build Partnerships**:Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve sexual health services and influence policy.
- **Disseminate Knowledge**:Contribute to reports, publications, and forums to share best practices in rural sexual health.
- **Evaluate Impact**:Support the evaluation of programs and prepare high-quality reports for stakeholders.
- **Enhance Community Action**:Strengthen local networks and empower communities to take action on sexual health issues.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You hold a relevant tertiary degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Nursing, or a related field, with a passion for improving sexual and reproductive health in rural communities.

**You may also**:

- Have demonstrated knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues in rural Victoria.
- Possess excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Show strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, with experience in building partnerships.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom for virtual collaboration.
- Demonstrate high-level planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Have the ability to work independently and exercise initiative in a dynamic environment.
- Be willing to travel extensively throughout regional Victoria.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

**Your new team - Department of Rural Health**
The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, is making a significant impact on rural healthcare. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to increase the rural health workforce, and we achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.

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