About the role
In this part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month fixed-term role, you will assist with the implementation of healthy food policies and practice improvements to support the availability of healthier food options in City of Greater Geelong facilities. Your responsibilities will include collecting Point of Sale data, conducting venue assessments and audits of physical environments, and supporting communication strategies.

Work type: Temporary Part Time (0.5FTE) – 12 month fixed term
Classification: Band 5 $78,646 - $89,215 pa plus super (Pro Rata)

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the implementation of the promoting CHANGE (Community Health and Nutrition, and Government Engagement) project which aims to increase community access to healthy food options in Council owned facilities and settings.
• Engage with facility staff to implement and strengthen healthy food and drinks policy, practices and promotion.
• Support the collection of data for evaluation purposes. This includes capturing outlet/food environment changes, undertaking audits and collecting feedback from key stakeholders).
• Assist with preparing reports and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Participate in and contribute to Project Advisory Group meetings and Communities of Practice with project partners.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have qualifications (or be in the process of obtaining) or relevant experience in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Nutrition. You will be confident in interacting with diverse groups, possess excellent attention to detail, strong problem solving and influencing skills and demonstrate a willingness to learn with a keen interest in research and evaluation.

Essential Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification such as health promotion, public health, public health nutrition or dietetics or relevant field experience in a similar role.
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of government population health policies related to increasing healthy eating.
• An understanding of health promotion principles and approaches to practice.
• Capacity to communicate in both written and oral forms including correspondence, presentations, report writing and business cases.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of health promotion, nutrition, obesity and behaviour change.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities 
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion 
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Ella Hopgood – Senior Health Promotion Officer | 5272 4813 | ella.hopgood@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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