• Contribute to helping people across Victoria enjoy better health and wellbeing
• Dynamic team environment within an inclusive workplace
• Bright and modern office in Melbourne CBD, featuring collaboration spaces and hybrid-work model

VicHealth welcomes and values applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

VicHealth is the world’s first health promotion foundation that supports independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and technical partner to UNICEF.

About the role

The Lead, Place-based Approaches has a close working relationship with the Manager, Place-based Approaches and the wider Policy, Impact and Strategy Group and is expected to develop and nurture excellent relationships across program units and key external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the design, development and implementation of programs that strengthen the capability of the Victorian prevention workforce and other Placed-based approaches initiatives;
• Engaging with and managing stakeholder relationships with advisory groups, peak bodies, sector networks and other health promotion and prevention focused organisations;
• Leading, specifying and coordinating the scoping, procurement and contract management activities associated with program delivery;

About you

We’re looking for someone who is able to provide effective liaison; have a strong ability to see and understand broader strategic vision; maintain relationships with stakeholders; and represent VicHealth in a professional manner at stakeholder events.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience working in fields related to health promotion policy and practice
• Sound understanding of the broader health promotion and prevention system
• Knowledge and understanding of prevention and health promotion sector capabilities that support place-based approaches

Unit: Policy, Strategy & Impact

Tenure: Full-time, fixed-term until December 2025

Classification: VicHealth Grade D

Remuneration: $93,176 to $115,917 per annum (plus superannuation and benefits)

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid-work model
• Up to $3,000 towards professional development each year
• Employee Wellbeing & OHS Committee who deliver events and initiatives
• Bring your dog to work day every Thursday and Friday
• Employee Assistance Program offering a range of free and confidential services
• Fresh fruit, breakfast and coffee machine provided
• Monthly birthday celebrations

How to apply

Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.

The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the position description attached to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.

You may be required to undertake a Police Check, and Working with Children check.

For further information about the role, please contact Brea Pape, People & Culture Business Partner, on (03) 9667 1341 or [email protected] using the subject line: Lead, Place-based Approaches enquiry via EthicalJobs.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government

A position description is attached.