ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Women’s Health Goulburn North East (WHGNE) is a proudly feminist organisation, supporting the creation of equal, just and resilient communities that lead change towards women’s empowerment, women’s health, the prevention of violence against women and ultimately, gender equality, in rural and regional Victoria.

Our work addresses the harms of binary gender norms and practices to achieve long-term gender equality. We apply a gendered lens to the factors and environments that shape women’s health and wellbeing in rural and regional Victoria. Our expertise is in women’s economic empowerment, gender justice and climate change, gender equity, the prevention of violence against women and sexual and reproductive health.

Our experienced staff are local leaders in the field of gender equity and shared learning. We make our expertise accessible to our communities through highly regarded research, resources and toolkits. We are alert to the political environment, and work to uphold and advance women’s rights by influencing policy and planning. We work alongside women to listen to and amplify experiences of health to raise awareness, change attitudes, and influence system response.

We also work with community groups, organisations and workplaces to develop and deliver information and practical tools, consultations, coaching, tailored training, workshops and facilitated conversations.

POSITION OBJECTIVE & OVERVIEW

The Health Promotion Worker - Communications will be part of a small team of professional women who plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and gender equality strategies aimed at promoting health and wellbeing for women of all ages throughout the Region.

With regular supervision, job functions for this Level 3 position may encompass work across all priority areas set out in the Health Promotion and Strategic Plans. This role will:

• Participate in existing state-wide and regional networks and communities of interest to advance key communications work and objectives
• Lead the implementation of organisational Communications Strategy for 2021-25, in line with strategic directions
• Working closely with Health Promotion Worker – Policy and Advocacy, oversee the implementation of communications activities in line with advocacy calendar
• Lead the monitoring and general maintenance of a strong online profile for WHGNE
• Lead the communications and promotions of WHGNE events, in liaison with CEO and WHGNE staff
• Support health promotion staff to disseminate accurate and accessible health information and resources across the region
• Provide communications advice and general support on health promotion team projects and community engagement initiatives, and;
• Participate in team planning processes.

NOTE FOR POTENTIAL APPLICANTS.

• Women’s Health Goulburn North East has an exemption under the equal opportunity act to employ only women: EO #H68/2017.
• WHGNE encourages, supports and welcomes women to apply no matter your race, ethnicity, social background, religion, age, sexual orientation or whether you are living with a disability. Cis-gender and trans women are welcome to apply.
• WHGNE is committed to supporting skill development, and encourages applications from women who believe they meet the majority of the key selection criteria and are keen to build further skills and experience.
• WHGNE has a flexible working policy and as such, employees may elect to work from home, or from another convenient location. However, the designated place of work is the WHGNE office in Wangaratta and staff are expected to be able to attend the office in person as required.
• It is desirable that applicants live in one of the following 12 Local Government Areas to apply for this roles at Women’s Health Goulburn North East:
  • Alpine Shire
  • Benalla Rural City
  • City of Greater Shepparton
  • Indigo Shire
  • Mansfield Shire
  • Mitchell Shire
  • Moira Shire
  • Murrinidindi Shire
  • Strathbogie Shire
  • Towong Shire
  • Rural City of Wangaratta
  • City of Wodonga

A position description is attached.