- Lead high-impact public health initiatives that directly improve community wellbeing
- Flexible work arrangements + regular WFH days to support your work-life balance
- Permanent full time position + monthly RDO
- $97,009 - $105,740 Band 6 + super (subject to exp)
A bit about the role
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Healthy Communities Lead to drive the development, implementation, and evaluation of Casey’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP).
In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify key health challenges, shape innovative prevention initiatives, and influence policy that improves community wellbeing. You’ll play a key part in building organisational capacity and embedding health considerations into strategic planning, policy, and advocacy across the organisation.
Enjoy a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) as part of a 40-hour work week, along with flexible work arrangements and work-from-home opportunities that support work-life balance.
What you’ll deliver
- Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of key projects within the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
- Identify health and wellbeing challenges using available data and community engagement feedback and contribute to policy development.
- Collaboratively design innovative, sustainable, and evidence-informed programs and policies that address community needs.
- Build relationships and influence a variety of stakeholders and audiences, including internal staff across divisions and levels, external bodies and agencies, and the community.
- Identify and act on opportunities for collaboration and partnerships that align with organisational and health policy strategic directions.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of interventions to improve community outcomes.
What you’ll bring
- Degree in public health, health promotion, or related field with relevant experience; or higher qualification with less experience.
- Demonstrated experience in strategy or policy development, preferably with working knowledge of Local, State, and Federal policy and legislative contexts.
- Sound understanding of the social and commercial determinants of health and the associated planning levers that support improved health outcomes (some familiarity with urban planning will be highly regarded).
- Excellent analytical skills to identify risks, challenges, opportunities, and solutions within a complex policy context.
- Proven experience in developing innovative community-based projects or solutions to support enhanced social outcomes.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
- A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.
What’s next?
If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.
Eligibility to apply
Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.
To find out more about the role, please contact Melanie Keech, Team Leader Health and Social Policy at mkeech@casey.vic.gov.au.
Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 20th May 2025.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.
We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.
The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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