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Community Wellbeing Lead
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Merri-bek City Council
Job Description
Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
Part, time, permanent role - 0.8FTE / 4 Days per week (based on 38 hours per week)
Salary: $102k – $111k + Super (pro-rata)
Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role
Are you passionate about improving community health, wellbeing and equity outcomes?
Merri-bek City Council is seeking a Community Health and Wellbeing Lead to help drive innovative, evidence-informed health promotion, prevention and wellbeing initiatives across the municipality.
In this role, you’ll work collaboratively across Council, health services, community organisations and government agencies to support the delivery of Merri-bek’s health and wellbeing priorities, including the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP).
You’ll play a key role in strategic planning, partnership development, policy coordination and project delivery that supports healthier, safer and more connected communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes while working in a collaborative and values-driven environment.
Key responsibilities
Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Lead and coordinate health promotion and prevention initiatives across priority areas including mental health, youth wellbeing, gambling harm prevention and vaping prevention
Develop health profiles, population health scans, reports and evidence-based strategic advice
Work collaboratively with internal teams, community organisations, hospitals and government stakeholders
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, partnerships and regional collaboration opportunities
Prepare reports, briefings and updates for management and Council
Support grant applications, funding opportunities and partnership initiatives
Facilitate community engagement activities and collaborative planning processes
Skills and experience require to perform the role
Tertiary qualifications in Public Health, Community Development or a related field
Experience in health promotion, prevention, strategic planning or wellbeing program deliver
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Demonstrated understanding of equity, inclusion and community wellbeing principles
Strong research, analytical and project management capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and sectors
Current Working With Children Check and ability to obtain a satisfactory Police Check
What the role can offer
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Christina Grayland on 0437 008 653.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 1 July 2026.
in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid WWCC and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
Part, time, permanent role - 0.8FTE / 4 Days per week (based on 38 hours per week)
Salary: $102k – $111k + Super (pro-rata)
Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role
Are you passionate about improving community health, wellbeing and equity outcomes?
Merri-bek City Council is seeking a Community Health and Wellbeing Lead to help drive innovative, evidence-informed health promotion, prevention and wellbeing initiatives across the municipality.
In this role, you’ll work collaboratively across Council, health services, community organisations and government agencies to support the delivery of Merri-bek’s health and wellbeing priorities, including the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP).
You’ll play a key role in strategic planning, partnership development, policy coordination and project delivery that supports healthier, safer and more connected communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes while working in a collaborative and values-driven environment.
Key responsibilities
Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Lead and coordinate health promotion and prevention initiatives across priority areas including mental health, youth wellbeing, gambling harm prevention and vaping prevention
Develop health profiles, population health scans, reports and evidence-based strategic advice
Work collaboratively with internal teams, community organisations, hospitals and government stakeholders
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, partnerships and regional collaboration opportunities
Prepare reports, briefings and updates for management and Council
Support grant applications, funding opportunities and partnership initiatives
Facilitate community engagement activities and collaborative planning processes
Skills and experience require to perform the role
Tertiary qualifications in Public Health, Community Development or a related field
Experience in health promotion, prevention, strategic planning or wellbeing program deliver
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Demonstrated understanding of equity, inclusion and community wellbeing principles
Strong research, analytical and project management capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and sectors
Current Working With Children Check and ability to obtain a satisfactory Police Check
What the role can offer
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Christina Grayland on 0437 008 653.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 1 July 2026.
in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid WWCC and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
