Senior Population Health & Prevention Lead

Latrobe Regional Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 per anu

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Professional development

Social club activities

Staff Wellbeing Centre access

Fitness passport

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health, in partnership with the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit, is seeking a Senior Prevention & Population Health Officer in Wonthaggi. The role supports place-based, equity-focused health promotion across Gippsland and the implementation of the Gippsland Population Health Strategy 2024-2029.

You will lead evidence-informed initiatives, engage diverse communities, and build strong partnerships with local government, health services and community organisations.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, community development or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in healthcare, public health, local government or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of population health, prevention and the Victorian public health system.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience designing, implementing and evaluating programs with measurable outcomes.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse partners and communities.
• Strong data and analytical capability, with the ability to use evidence to inform planning, implementation and reporting.
• Experience in public health units or cross-sector partnerships, and skills in digital communications, community engagement or emerging service delivery platforms (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate health promotion and prevention activities that are evidence-based and responsive to local community needs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, local government, health and community services and other stakeholders to support place-based public health initiatives.
• Lead community engagement activities that support inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate approaches to health promotion and prevention.
• Support strategic planning and implementation of population health initiatives, using data and evidence to inform decision-making and drive outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team members and students, contributing to workforce capability and a positive team culture.
• Contribute to research, reporting and evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis and development of reports and case studies to support continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health, in partnership with the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit, is seeking a Senior Prevention & Population Health Officer in Wonthaggi. The role supports place-based, equity-focused health promotion across Gippsland and the implementation of the Gippsland Population Health Strategy 2024-2029.

You will lead evidence-informed initiatives, engage diverse communities, and build strong partnerships with local government, health services and community organisations.