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Health Promotion and Research Officer

Women's Centre for Health Matters Inc

about us

Women’s Health Matters (incorporated as Women’s Centre for Health Matters Inc.) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that works to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the ACT and surrounding region, especially those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

WHM’s core business is evidence-based social research, policy development, advocacy and health promotion. We identify current and emerging health and wellbeing issues impacting all women in the ACT and surrounding region and develop evidence-based solutions to close the gaps.

WHM is the voice for women’s health and wellbeing in the ACT. Our local research, evidence and data (informed by women for women) is used by decision makers to be more responsive to the needs of women and to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the ACT.

Our guidance supports ACT women to make informed health and wellbeing choices and to understand how to access appropriate gender-sensitive services and information in the ACT.

about the job

The Health Promotion and Research Officer role(s) are critical for fulfilling WHM’s core business, through conducting social research and health promotion activities within a social determinants of health framework.

The position works in a small team environment under the general direction of, and is responsible to, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This position is temporary for minimum 3 months with possible permanency, subject to outcomes of a review of WHM structure and positions.

The position is full time with flexible working arrangements. Part time options will be considered.

The salary will be paid at the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHCaDS) Award 2010 level 6.1 with Equal Remuneration Order arrangements (with superannuation paid in addition) and salary sacrifice provisions.

It is a genuine occupational qualification to be female for this position.

Please see the position description for a full list of duties and selection criteria. For further enquiries contact [email protected], using the subject line: Health Promotion and Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone 0419516399.

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