Health Promotion Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BHN BETTER HEALTH NETWORK LTD Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Health Promotion Officers (2 Roles | 0.6 & 0.8 FTE) 
St Kilda | Level 2, Victorian Pride Centre

Make a real impact in community health and wellbeing

Better Health Network (BHN) is looking for two passionate Health Promotion Officers to join our dynamic team. You'll work with local communities, councils, and partner organisations to design, deliver and evaluate health promotion projects that improve community health and wellbeing, and drive equity.

What you'll be doing:

  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion initiatives focused on equitable food environments, movement & active communities, social connections & inclusion, and gender equity & prevention of violence.

  • Build strong partnerships across community, health, and government sectors.

  • Engage diverse communities in designing and delivering projects that improve community health and wellbeing

  • Advocate for systems change that creates healthier, fairer, and more connected communities.

Why join us?

  • Exciting part-time opportunities (0.6 & 0.8 FTE) – balance work and life.

  • Based in the vibrant Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda, with some work at other BHN sites and potential after-hours work

  • Be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to health equity and prevention.

  • Salary packaging + great employee benefits as part of a leading not-for-profit.

About you:

  • Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in health promotion, public health, community development, or related field.

  • Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion projects.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

  • A passion for equity, systems change, and making a lasting difference.

BHN Benefits

  • Be part of a collaborative, supportive environment.

  • Deliver meaningful work that contributes to the wellbeing of our community.

  • 17.5% loading on all annual leave.

  • Salary packaging up to $18,550 on everyday living expenses such as mortgage, rent, meals, and holidays.

  • Options to salary package beyond the FBT cap, including: Novated leasing, Work-related expenses, Self-education, Additional superannuation

  • Access to fleet vehicles for all work-related travel (role dependent)

  • Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your partner

  • Work within a multidisciplinary, community-based health team.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and If you're ready to bring creativity, energy, and evidence-based practice to community health, we'd love to hear from you.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. 
 
For further information, please contact: 
Tara Kelly  Program Lead Health Promotion

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ communities.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, and a working with children check.

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