• Northern suburbs location with flexible work arrangements 
• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation that is Rainbow Tick accredited 
• Work in a highly engaged, professional, and collaborative team and make a real and lasting impact in our community

Are you looking to make an impact & deliver new ways of building healthy and sustainable communities? 

Discover DPV Health

DPV Health is a leading healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Our professional staff deliver a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.

At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives. We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds.  DPV Health is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation; dedicated to the continued support for our LGBTIQ+ community.

A little about the role

The Health Promotion Officer (HPO) is part of the Health Promotion Team and reports to the Health Promotion Team Leader.

 A key focus of the position will be to work in partnership with internal and external networks to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives, as set out in the DPV Health Community Health - Health Promotion Plan, within the Northern Corridor of Melbourne (including the Hume and Whittlesea catchment).  

Using place-based planning processes and efficient resource management, you will given flexibility and license to explore new methodologies, techniques and technologies to find and build sustainable programs that deliver high impact and community reach. 

On building relationships and working groups, you will implement and manage regular communication and behaviour changing programs that continuously expand the available networks and maintain ongoing contact with clients and the community.

The HPO will be a driver and communicator of DPV Health Programs and Services through the establishment of internal and external networks and client referrals. 

The role is initially fixed-term until 30 June 2023, however there is likelihood for extension. We’re open to what this role may look like for you whether that’s part-time (0.6eft / 0.8eft) or full-time. Our team currently work a mixture of hybrid arrangements between WFH and Epping Support Officer. 

December or January commencement.

Your day-to-day responsibilities would include:

• Building and executing effective and sustainable programs that influence community behaviour and attitudes
• Ensuring projects are delivered according to the IHP plan priorities and timelines
• Engaging, constructing and leveraging relationships with industry and community partners to establish shared planning processes and efficient resource management.
• Integrating DPV Health medical services and support programs with health promotion projects in order to provide education and access to the community

About you

• You will have good experience and skills at developing, establishing and sustaining interpersonal relationships.
• You will be open minded with an interest in innovation and challenging the status quo.
• You will have a passion and persistence to change community behaviours, opinions and attitudes. 
• You will ideally have experience within the healthcare industry and an understanding of the current principles and practice supporting community health services and funding.

You will also come with:

• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment and growing business.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively within a team.
• Personal and hands-on approach to building and implementing projects.

The DPV Health Way

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide discounted fitness and health insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.
• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customised content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. A $500 allowance is available per annum, pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Salary Packaging – part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year! 

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC.
• Full driver’s license and travel between sites is required
• If you have any questions, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Health Promotion Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• A position description is attached.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a progressive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now today!

DPV Health is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #DiscoverDPVHealth.