• Permanent Part Time (0.84 EFT - 64hrs/fortnight)
  
• Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health
  
• Deliver primary prevention projects in the Yarra Ranges

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Grade 3 Health Promotion Officer will be a role model for others, demonstrating superior consolidated skills. They oversee the planning, evaluation and delivery of Eastern Health’s commitments for the delivery of our Integrated Health Promotion Plan.

The Grade 3 Health Promotion Officer has a key role in integrating best practice evidence with policies, guidelines and local and population health data, stakeholder priorities and translating this into practice. The Worker must have a solid understanding of health promotion theory and practice as well as solid evaluation skills.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion or any other undergraduate or postgraduate qualification relevant to the field of Health Promotion.
• Relevant health promotion and leadership experience.
• Experience in supervision of staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate best practice evidence with policies, guidelines, local and population health data, stakeholder priorities and translating this into practice
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Experience in leadership of staff, including professional development and supervision.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing 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
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury, via the Apply Now link
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team, using the subject line: Senior Health Promotion Worker - Grade 3 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**