Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1956894
Position overview
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:
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 postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
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/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 2 December 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
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:
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.
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