• Full time, Fixed Term Contract Until 30 June 2024.
• Salary SCHADS Award Level 3 ($66,000 - $69,000) plus super and generous charity tax benefits.
• Health promotion charity salary packaging pre- tax benefits: $15,900 general living expenses; $2,650 meal entertainment per year.
• Covid-19 safe, hybrid work from home and office in CBD fringe (Carlton).

Fantastic opportunity for a proactive Peer Support Project Officer to join our Programs and Services Team.

This role requires focus on establishing and nurturing relationships with leaders of peer support groups within the Diabetes Victoria Peer Support (DVPS) program network, both in face-to-face and online communities. The primary emphasis is on fostering mixed (type 1 & type 2) and type 1 specific groups for adults, as well as groups dedicated to parents and carers of children with diabetes.

Do you want to contribute and grow your skills in a purpose driven for-purpose organisation? Then, join us!

About Diabetes Victoria

Established in 1953, Diabetes Victoria is the leading health promotion charity and peak consumer body working to support, empower and campaign for all Victorians affected by, or at risk of, diabetes.

Becoming a part of the Diabetes Victoria family means that those affected by our nation’s fastest growing chronic condition will greatly benefit from your contribution to their diabetes education and personal wellbeing!

What's on offer?

• Full-time, fixed-term contract until 30/6/2024.
• Salary SCHADS Award Level 3 ($66,000 - $69,000) plus generous charity tax benefits and super.
• Health promotion charity salary packaging pre- tax benefits: $15,900 general living expenses; $2,650 meal entertainment per year.
• Hybrid working from home and office options.
• Exposure to Peak consumer body, health promotion employer brand
• A fun, dynamic and inclusive team environment
• Access to thousands of online learning modules on many topics
• Health & Wellbeing activities and initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 short-term counselling
• Monthly updates from our CEO and Leadership Team
• COVID-safe working environment in CBD fringe location (Carlton)
• A Wellbeing Day to be taken throughout the year to support employee mental health; and more!

About the role

The key responsibilities of this roles include:

• Provide assistance with the daily running and promotion of the support groups in their local community.
• Work with the Digital communications lead to create digital content and resources for peer support networks including videos, social media posts and infographics.
• Support Peer Support Program Team Lead to identify opportunities for the development of sustainable initiatives that enhance the services provided by the network.
• Develop a network of health professionals who can speak with support groups (at meetings or events) and recommend to conveners as requested.
• Work with the community engagement team to enhance community engagement activities through utilising peer networks.
• Observe continuous improvement principles for all programs and services delivered.

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate:

• Communication – written, verbal, digital.
• Public Speaking.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Event Coordination

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualification in the health services and/or community or similar is desired.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships and effective networking.
• Understanding of consumer engagement principles.
• Experience in print publication and editing (desirable).
• Experience in digital communications, content creation and webinar delivery (desirable).
• Valid Victorian Drivers Licence (desirable).

Successful candidates are required to provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption, and a cleared police check.

How to Apply

We celebrate and welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and we are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions at Diabetes Victoria.

Be part of the Diabetes Victoria family, hit the ‘Apply’ button and submit your resume and cover letter now! NOTE: interviews are scheduled in order of application received.

A Position Description is available from www.diabetesvic.org.au.

Diabetes Victoria promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. We take our commitment to child safety standards seriously and abide by legislative requirements at all times.

*No agency applications please.