• Pentridge Blvd, Coburg
• Full time, fixed term (PT 0.8 considered)
• Exciting opportunity to be part of a fun, supportive and innovative team

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Health Promotion Officer you will be responsible for:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion strategies in line with the organisational Integrated Health Promotion Strategy
• Engaging with community organisations and groups to respond to unmet community needs
• Contributing to Integrated Health Promotion planning and reporting
• Maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge and technical skills by keeping up to date with new developments and relevant trends

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• A qualification in Health Promotion/Community Development/Public Health or a related field
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion/community development projects
• The ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and create/maintain effective partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

What we offer

The position will join an inclusive, supportive and fun team. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the first year of our 2021-2025 Integrated Health Promotion Strategy.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchased leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.