Full time, fixed-term position (until 22 February 2026)
Support the delivery of strategic projects
$82,301 - $95,344 per annum (pro rata to be applied) plus RDO leave and Super
Join Us in Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Boroondara!
In this role, you will support the delivery of strategic projects within the Health and Wellbeing department, including the development and implementation of strategies and policies. You will plan effectively for the delivery of these projects, ensuring they meet the needs of the community.
Collaborating with the Wellbeing Planning and Policy Lead, you will research, plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities based on evidence of need. Effective communication with community groups, project consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders will be essential. Additionally, you will work closely with the Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation teams to support health promotion practices and provide administration support for the Community Services Triennial Grants program.
A little bit about the role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting a number of strategic projects within the Health and Wellbeing department. Your focus will be on implementing actions related to key health and wellbeing activities, working closely with subject matter experts to encourage healthy lifestyles. You will support the delivery of department strategic projects, including any strategies and policies, ensuring effective planning and execution. With the guidance of the Wellbeing Planning and Policy Lead, you will research, plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities to support community wellbeing.
A little bit about you
You are a proactive and dedicated professional with a passion for promoting health and wellbeing within the community. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively engage with various stakeholders, including community groups, project consultants, and internal departments. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at planning, delivering, and evaluating health promotion activities based on evidence of need. Your ability to support strategic projects and policies demonstrates your commitment to fostering a healthy lifestyle for residents and their families.
Your professionalism, and willingness to continually learn about Council operations make you an ideal candidate for this role.
Employment Requirements
Demonstrated experience in project delivery including evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in working closely with the community.
Demonstrated experience in health promotion activity and/or supporting community health and wellbeing.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by 11:59pm Friday 13 June 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Penelope Shaw (Senior Coordinator Community Wellbeing) via email: [email protected]
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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