Healthy Communities Coordinator

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Leadership programs

Job summary

South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, Victoria, seeks a Healthy Communities Coordinator to lead the Health Promotion team on a 12-month parental leave contract. You will shape regional health priorities and drive initiatives that reduce inequalities and improve wellbeing across the South West Victoria region.

You will oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of the Health Promotion Plan, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver measurable community impact.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, allied health, nursing, public health or related discipline.
• Five years' postgraduate experience in a health-related field.
• Experience in health promotion planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated leadership including team management and staff development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Health Promotion team.
• Drive the delivery of SWH's Health Promotion Plan.
• Build and strengthen partnerships across health and community sectors.
• Coordinate and evaluate health promotion initiatives.
• Influence regional priorities and drive positive change.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Health promotion qualification

Public health qualification

Job description

• Employment Type | Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO |Parental Leave Cover
• Dates: 4 January 2027 to 2 January 2028
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Administrative Worker Grade 6
• Salary Range: $113,793 per annum, plus superannuation

Are you passionate about improving community health and wellbeing? Do you enjoy bringing people together, building partnerships and driving positive change?

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Healthy Communities Coordinator to lead our Health Promotion team in this 12-month parental leave opportunity.

This is an opportunity to shape regional health priorities and lead initiatives that make a meaningful difference to communities across South West Victoria.

You will provide leadership to the Health Promotion team and oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of SWH's Health Promotion Plan. Working closely with internal teams and community partners, you will drive collaborative initiatives that address local health priorities, reduce health inequalities and improve community wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting and developing the Health Promotion team.
• Driving the delivery of SWH's Health Promotion Plan.
• Building and strengthening partnerships across the health and community sectors.
• Coordinating and evaluating health promotion initiatives.
• Influencing regional priorities and driving positive change.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your leadership, strategic thinking and passion for community health to a role with genuine regional impact.

What you will bring

You are a collaborative and engaging leader with a passion for health promotion and improving community wellbeing. You bring a strong understanding of population health, enjoy building partnerships and have the confidence to lead initiatives that drive positive change.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, allied health, nursing, public health or a related discipline.
• At least five years' postgraduate experience in a health related field.
• Demonstrated experience in health promotion planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Proven leadership skills, including team management and staff development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing community health and wellbeing plans and working across organisations.
• An understanding of local community needs and a commitment to health equity and inclusion.
• The ability to work independently, think strategically and collaborate effectively.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. With the appropriate classification, Administrative Grade 6.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note:If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: **************@swh.net.au