Health Projects Coordinator

City of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Career development

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The City of Melbourne is seeking a Health Projects Coordinator within the Health Promotion and Policy Team of the Community Wellbeing Branch. You will help deliver public health initiatives that improve outcomes for Melbourne's diverse community, working across health promotion, policy and community wellbeing projects while building strong partnerships.

You will coordinate service agreements, manage project activities, prepare reports and briefing papers, and engage with a broad range of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public health, including developing and implementing effective communication plans and strategies.
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to research, develop and deliver projects and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and effectively manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver public health projects and programs aligned to branch and organisational priorities.
• Coordinate service agreements, contracts and project activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, submissions and presentations to support informed decision‑making.
• Conduct research, analysis and evaluation to improve program effectiveness and respond to emerging public health issues.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and undertake community engagement activities.

Skills

Public health

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Community engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Science or a related discipline

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to support the operation and delivery of Health Projects for City of Melbourne
• Class 5 - $101,498 - $114,243 + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent, part-time position (0.5 FTE)

About the role

The Health Projects Coordinator sits within the Health Promotion and Policy Team in the Community Wellbeing Branch and plays a key role in developing and delivering public health initiatives that improve outcomes for Melbourne's diverse community.

The position works across a range of health promotion, policy and community wellbeing projects, building strong partnerships and supporting strategic priorities that promote healthier, more connected communities

A little more about the role

• Identify, develop and deliver public health projects and programs aligned to branch and organisational priorities.
• Coordinate service agreements, contracts and project activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, submissions and presentations to support informed decision‑making.
• Conduct research, analysis and evaluation to improve program effectiveness and respond to emerging public health issues.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and undertake community engagement activities.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose‑driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

About you

You are an experienced project professional with a passion for public health and community wellbeing. You thrive in collaborative environments, can manage competing priorities, and have the ability to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.

You may also be:

• A confident relationship builder who can develop partnerships across government, community and health sectors.
• A strong communicator who can translate complex information into clear and engaging reports, presentations and communications.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experienced in community engagement and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Motivated by improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the community.

What your experience might look like – Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in public health, including developing and implementing effective communication plans and strategies.
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to research, develop and deliver projects and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and effectively manage competing priorities.

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government‑funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part‑time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work‑life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work‑from‑home options.

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.