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Job Description
Job TypeFull Time
Package$+5,403 – $102,717 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
Permanent Full Time
$+5,403 – $102,717 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs
Who we are
There are not many places in Australia quite like the Surf Coast, where you can surf at world class locations like
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.
Your New Career
Council’s Community Health and Development team is responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of best practice health promotion, community development and social equity programs and policies.
The Health and Wellbeing Advisor leads the development, delivery and evaluation of Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and contributes vitally important activities and strategies towards Council’s purpose of a thriving community and environment.
What you will bring to the Role
We are currently looking for a Health and Wellbeing Advisor who is a compassionate and dedicated person and is driven to making a positive impact on the lives of our local community members and their families.
To be successful in this role you will have:
an excellent understanding of social equity and the ability to apply an equity lens to your work
fantastic interpersonal skills and experience in working with a variety to partners and stakeholders, including the community, to create collective impact.
experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health plans, policies and activities.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements
Qualification Check - Tertiary qualification and/or at least three years' experience in Public Health or related field
A current Working With Children Check
Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of health and wellbeing programs.
Experience developing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Experience in applying a social equity and/or community development lens to health and wellbeing initiatives.
Ability to effectively plan, manage and prioritise own work with minimum supervision.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Occasional out of hours work may be required.
You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a local government setting.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
Purchase of additional annual leave
Free onsite parking
For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Shannon Fielder, Manager Community Support on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
cover letter
statement addressing the selection criteria
copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Package$+5,403 – $102,717 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
Permanent Full Time
$+5,403 – $102,717 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs
Who we are
There are not many places in Australia quite like the Surf Coast, where you can surf at world class locations like
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.
Your New Career
Council’s Community Health and Development team is responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of best practice health promotion, community development and social equity programs and policies.
The Health and Wellbeing Advisor leads the development, delivery and evaluation of Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and contributes vitally important activities and strategies towards Council’s purpose of a thriving community and environment.
What you will bring to the Role
We are currently looking for a Health and Wellbeing Advisor who is a compassionate and dedicated person and is driven to making a positive impact on the lives of our local community members and their families.
To be successful in this role you will have:
an excellent understanding of social equity and the ability to apply an equity lens to your work
fantastic interpersonal skills and experience in working with a variety to partners and stakeholders, including the community, to create collective impact.
experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health plans, policies and activities.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements
Qualification Check - Tertiary qualification and/or at least three years' experience in Public Health or related field
A current Working With Children Check
Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of health and wellbeing programs.
Experience developing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Experience in applying a social equity and/or community development lens to health and wellbeing initiatives.
Ability to effectively plan, manage and prioritise own work with minimum supervision.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Occasional out of hours work may be required.
You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a local government setting.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
Purchase of additional annual leave
Free onsite parking
For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Shannon Fielder, Manager Community Support on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
cover letter
statement addressing the selection criteria
copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
