Health Promotion Officer (maternity leave)

Reference Number: 1807

Job Title: Health Promotion Officer (maternity leave)
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until June 2026 (Maternity Leave replacement)                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 80
Location: Shepparton

Closing date: 15/07/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Lee Coller, Email: lee.coller@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role: 

The GVPHU Health Planning and Prevention stream is a newly developed area responsible for population health planning and the delivery of collaborative health promotion and prevention initiatives, that promote access, inclusiveness and equity.  The Health Planning and Prevention stream incorporates the high value functions and projects identified as part of the transition of the Goulburn Valley and Lower Hume Primary Care Partnerships (PCP) into the LPHU.

Reporting to the Manager Health Planning and Prevention, this role is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of collaborative health promotion and prevention projects that support the health and wellbeing of communities within the LPHU catchment area.  The role is responsible for ensuring consultative processes enable engagement and cooperation of all stakeholders in health promotion and prevention projects

By working collaboratively with the Manager Health Planning and Prevention, and the broader LPHU team, this role will be accountable for ensuring information, resources and structures support stakeholders to achieve collaborative health promotion and prevention outcomes.

The successful applicant will:

• Coordinate regional and place-based promotion and prevention projects to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for catchment communities
• Develop and facilitate effective partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders that support the delivery of promotion and prevention initiatives
• Work closely with the planning and evaluation coordinator to ensure promotion and prevention projects and outcomes are evaluated and reported
• Actively participate and contribute to LPHU and other internal and external meetings
• Develop and document implementation plans and reports
• Support LPHU advocacy in seeking opportunities to implement evidence-based project/programs in the catchment that align with the current government health promotion and prevention frameworks and priorities
• Provide a high quality service to internal customers and consumers that reflects best practice and adds value to GV Health
• Assist the organisation in achieving clinical effectiveness by providing the appropriate systems, information or services to clinical areas

Position Description: Here

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.