Health & Wellbeing Coordinator — Rural Communities

Murrindindi Shire Council; Alexandra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Healthy Communities to lead community health and wellbeing initiatives across the municipality. You will build a capable team, advise across Council and deliver priorities from the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Based in Alexandra, you will turn evidence into practical programs, manage budgets and collaborate with communities, services and government partners to improve population health outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, or a related field.
• Experience leading integrated health, wellbeing or community development programs.
• Strong knowledge of population health, health equity and rural barriers.
• Proven success in partnership building, inclusive engagement, co-design and stakeholder influence.
• People leadership experience, including performance development and workload management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to evaluate outcomes and report clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, monitor and review priorities in the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Turn evidence and community insights into practical programs and investment decisions.
• Lead prevention and early intervention approaches addressing local needs and health inequities.
• Build partnerships with communities, services, government and regional partners.
• Develop a collaborative, psychologically safe and accountable team.
• Manage budgets, grants, contracts and resources, and pursue external funding.
• Evaluate outcomes and use feedback to improve programs and demonstrate impact.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, relief and recovery, including Deputy Municipal Recovery Manager responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

People leadership

Partnership building

Policy execution

Education

Tertiary qualification in public health or related field

Experience in public health, health promotion or community development

Job description

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Healthy Communities to lead community health and wellbeing initiatives across the municipality. You will build a capable team, advise across Council and deliver priorities from the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Based in Alexandra, you will turn evidence into practical programs, manage budgets and collaborate with communities, services and government partners to improve population health outcomes.