• Fixed Term Part time 3-days per week, Hawthorn
• Not for Profit with salary packaging benefits & work life balance
• Collaborative and supportive culture with career development opportunities

About Access Health and Community

With a 150-year history and caring at our centre, our vision at Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is to build healthier lives together. We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do and contribute to improving the wellbeing of the community every day. Access Health and Community has recently announced the exploration of a merger with Inspiro. Our organisations have a long history of partnering together to improve health and wellbeing for our communities. We believe that a merger will be a significant and positive step for the delivery of services to our communities and provide opportunities for our people.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join our thriving community health organisation and work within a truly supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce. The Community Engagement and Inclusion Lead will help AccessHC remove barriers to people accessing our services and improve community health and wellbeing. You will develop strong relationships both in the community and internally to partner on community engagement, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion. Fixed term to February 2025, with likely option for extension or permanent role.

About the role

The Community Engagement and Inclusion Lead will focus on the community engagement, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion portfolios. You will build relationships and work together with community, partners, and colleagues, to improve community wellbeing, increase diverse participation and opportunities for community to inform organisational decisions. Reporting to the Senior Manger Health Promotion and Engagement and based at Hawthorn, other sites, in community or flexibly as required.

What you will be doing

• Build stronger relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse communities and community leaders.
• Champion AccessHC’s commitment to community engagement, reconciliation and inclusion.
• Lead the organisation’s Community Engagement Framework, enable colleagues to embed engagement across all levels of the organisation and support Community Advisors on the Board Community Advisory Committee.
• Project manage the AccessHC Reconciliation Action Plan and lead our commitment to truth, treaty and voice.
• Support other diversity, inclusion and intersectionality initiatives across the organisation.

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Engagement, Community Development, Health Promotion, Arts (e.g. Indigenous Studies major) or other relevant discipline (or substantial experience)
• Minimum of five years of experience working in Reconciliation, Community Engagement, Community Development, Health Promotion, Social Inclusion and Diversity or similar
• Demonstrated ability to relate and work with people from diverse communities
• Experience using community engagement frameworks (e.g. IAP2).
• Demonstrated project management experience with community projects
• Experience building strong working relationships to work in partnership with community members and local organisations

Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of cultural competency and respect for diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of Uluru Statement from the Heart and Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (desirable)
• Existing connections with local communities and organisations (desirable)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Well-developed presentation and report writing skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values.

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits.

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: accesshc.org.au/careers.

Please email, Fiona Reed Senior Manger Health Promotion and Engagement

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Community Engagement & Inclusion Lead - Hawthorn enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you would like further information about the role.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement.

A Position Description is attached.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and require successful applicants to undergo a NDIS Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.