• Health Promotion role, make a difference for our community
• $83,945 + superannuation
• Fixed term, for 12 month, with possibility of extension
• Salary Packaging Option & Monthly ADOs

Work as part of a committed team of Health Promotion professionals that provide prevention programs for high risk Victorians.

About Dental Health Services Victoria

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) was established in 1996 and is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria.

Our aim is to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups, and those most in need. We help to provide Victorians with quality oral healthcare through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) and by purchasing dental services for public patients from more than 50 community health agencies throughout Victoria.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform our organisation to achieve better health outcomes.

About the role:

As part of the Health Promotion team, the Health Promotion Officer will work within the Healthy Families, Healthy Smiles (HFHS) program. HFHS aims to improve the oral health of Victorian pregnant women and children aged 0-3 years through capacity building of health professionals and early childhood professionals. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of a range of health promotion initiatives that reach Victorians at risk of poor oral health outcomes.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Public Health or a related field
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of health programs, education/training packages and resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Current Victorian’s Driver’s license and ability to drive a car
• Experience working with Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities (desirable)

Why work for DHSV

• Work as part of a committed team of Health Promotion professionals providing prevention programs for high risk Victorians
• Access to Salary Packaging benefits and career development pathways
• Access to monthly (pro-rata) Accrued Days Off (ADO)
• Hybrid working arrangements - home and office.
• Opportunities to be involved in organisational-wide HR strategies and projects

To view the position description click here and if have any questions please reach out to the Talent Engagement team at [email protected] using the subject line: Health Promotion Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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