Position Title: Health Promotion Officer
Classification: Community Dev Worker MI3 to MI11
Salary per hour: $37.53 to $43.56 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 56 hours per fortnight until 28th August 2026
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
Role description
Join Dhelkaya Health, a values-driven health service on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the community of the Mount Alexander Shire and beyond.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Health Promotion Officer to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of our Integrated Health Promotion Plan. In this role, you will work with internal stakeholders and a wide range of community partners to address priority health issues, empower individuals and communities, and reduce health inequalities through innovative and evidence-based initiatives. You will also support volunteer engagement and mentor Public Health Promotion students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a progressive organisation that values empathy, inclusivity, professionalism, and creativity.
About you
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion, or relevant discipline such as Public Health, Health Science, Community Development or Allied Health.
Desirable:
- Registration as a Health Promotion Practitioner
- 3 or more years' experience working in the delivery of health promotion services
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
- All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Purdy Buckle - Manager Living Well on 0428872638.
How to apply
Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
