• $101,593 per annum (Band 7), plus Super 
• Permanent Full Time

Hume City Council's Population Health Planner is responsible for development and implementation of Hume City Council's Health and Wellbeing Plan and leading planning, policy, and service development across a range of health-related portfolio areas.

This role will suit an experienced policy and planning leader who enjoys working in a dynamic and high performing team and across multiple subject areas.

Our preferred candidate will possess a sound knowledge of public health theory and practice, the health and social service system, and the roles and responsibilities of various agencies within this system. The role will include investigating, analysing, and recommending policy or service options to Senior Managers and Councillors underpinned by community, organisational and contextual knowledge, and research.

We are seeking a person with extensive experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing complex projects and initiatives. Our preferred candidate will also possess excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate complex information effectively with a range of stakeholders and in a range of formats.

Key Skills

• Demonstrable experience of working in public health, health promotion and/or community development settings, including development and oversight of systems-level initiatives.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write reports, plans, and submissions and deliver oral presentations.
• High level relationship, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to operate collaboratively within the organisation and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to review, develop and implement improved systems and processes to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Company Profile

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.

In line with directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, all roles at Hume City Council require staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide COVID-19 vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption.

For further information please view position description or contact Samuel Ferrier on 0400 091 899.

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