Come and join our wonderful Health Promotion team!

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and qualified HPO to work in our local Yarra Ranges Community. Working mainly from our Lilydale site, this role also has some working from home options. 

Our values of being Friendly, Client Centred and Local are who we are and what we’re about.

Join us on a permanent part-time basis (three days per week with a possibility to increase temporarily to full time from mid-year) in a team which offers support, flexibility and fun.

If you are looking for a Health Promotion Officer position in a values-based community organisation, we may have the role for you! We offer a dynamic, rewarding and friendly environment for experienced health and administrative professionals.

About the role

Health promotion is a key component of the services provided by Inspiro and is primarily supported by Department of Health funding stream.

Inspiro’s Integrated Health Promotion Plan (IHP) 2021 - 2025 provides strategic direction to the organisation, our partners and the community related to our priority areas. The current Integrated Health Promotion plan has a majority focus on the following two priority areas:

• Healthy Eating 
• Active Living
• E-Cigarettes and Tobacco

The primary objective of the Health Promotion Officer position is to facilitate the provision of evidence-based health promotion practice, under the health promotion priority area of Healthy Eating, including the Smiles for Miles program with opportunities to facilitate project work in other priorities.

In the role you will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate relevant strategies, as identified in Inspiro’s IHP plan
• Participate in the development of health promotion priorities that reflect community needs and strategic directions of the organisation and regional priority areas
• Strengthen strategic and collaborative relationships within and across the Shire of YarraRanges with local service providers and community groups relevant to the Active Living priority area
• Identify and source suitable funding opportunities for health promotion strategies
• Keep abreast of current policies and developments in health promotion and public health
• Develop project plans consistent with the principles, goals and objectives of the Integrated Health Promotion plan and other policy directions
• Prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, discussion papers and correspondence as required
• Represent the organisation at meetings relevant to priorities, from a health promotion perspective
• Participate within Inspiro reporting requirement processes, including statistical recording and provision of written plans/reports. 

About you, you will have:

• A tertiary or post graduate qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health or related discipline, with demonstrated experience in the field.
• Knowledge and / or experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the social model of health, and the determinants of health and their impact on populations. 
• Understanding of the principles and practices of Health Promotion within a community health setting.
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation and ability to contribute to the development of new health promotion initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with a range of key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both within a team environment as well as the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including capacity to utilise IT systems.

For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Careers page https://www.inspiro.org.au

About Inspiro

Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service based in the Yarra Ranges. We’ve been delivering responsive, affordable and accessible care to our community for more than 26 years.

We provide friendly and client-centred allied health, counselling, dental and health promotion services that enhance and improve the health and wellbeing of our locals in the outer east of Melbourne.

Why work with us?

• Wellbeing is our priority - we’re committed to a culture that values and supports staff wellbeing. All our leaders are trained in mental health first aid and our wellbeing initiatives are ever evolving and promoted across our organisation. We have trained Wellbeing Connectors, supported Personal Resilience Plans, a Wellness Well for staff wellbeing driven activities, an active Health & Wellbeing Committee (just to name a few) and of course our Employee Assistance Program.
• Attractive remuneration - receive a generous salary and benefits, including tax saving NFP salary packaging, meal and entertainment and novated lease. 
• Great team culture - we promote a collaborative approach across Inspiro and understand that by embracing hybrid models of work where possible, our staff can benefit from a flexible, family-friendly, and outcome-focused culture and bring their whole selves to work.
• Ongoing professional development - we invest in workforce development and provide opportunities for our staff to grow and enhance the way we work and provide services. 
• Everyone is welcome - Inspiro encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where individual differences and intersecting identities are respected and celebrated.
• Free onsite car parking & accessible public transport - we have free onsite car parking and are also close to Lilydale and Belgrave train stations.

To learn more about Inspiro, check out our latest video via the link below.

To Apply

Tell us why you’d like to work at Inspiro and what you can bring to this role. 

Please click 'Apply Now" and submit a cover letter and an updated resume. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Respectfully only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and given the time of year this will occur throughout January. 

At Inspiro we welcome Everyone. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and celebrates the value of difference and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and ages, First Nations people and people of all cultures. We also encourage people to apply who have a lived experience of mental health challenges so that our workforce can better connect with our community and drive collaborative and innovative healthcare improvements.

To be the successful candidate you must:

• meet the position requirements,
• undertake a current Police Record Check,
• hold an Employee Working with Children Check, and
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Current funding and legal requirements mean all the relevant checks must be completed prior to starting work at Inspiro. Inspiro may request additional background checks subject to current legislation.

A position description is attached.