About the role

Full time (12-month contract)

• Help deliver a new kidney health and wellbeing program
• Join a certified Great Place to Work organisation
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with generous salary packaging options.

Better kidney health 4 life!

Did you know that two million Australians are affected by kidney disease and that kidney failure rates have doubled in the past 20 years? As Australia’s leading kidney health charity, we are committed to changing the paradigm from kidney failure to kidney preservation so that more Australians can live longer, healthier lives.

Be part of our path to transformation as we embark on developing and delivering high impact health and wellbeing programs for people at all ages and stages of kidney disease, and their support network of families and carers.

How you can make a difference.

As part of our Community team, you will help deliver and coordinate the activities of our new Kidney Health 4 Life support program. If you have experience in health promotions and/or health program coordination and excellent written communication skills, then we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the Kidney Health 4 Life program, including coordinating all aspects of user engagement from registration to program usage to ongoing engagement via email marketing campaigns
• Responsibility for developing and implementing marketing and health promotion activities
• Coordinating stakeholder involvement in program development
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of Kidney Health Australia's community development initiatives
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of program data to measure project progress and program impact.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in community development or health promotion
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver programs effectively
• Solid understanding of the community services and healthcare sectors, particularly in relation to chronic disease management and prevention
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as health promotion, community development, or public health would be desirable.

What we offer
Apart from joining a fantastic cause that is passionate about better kidney health for all Australians, we also offer:

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 and entertainment card
• Certified Great Place to Work 2022 and 2023
• EAP and social events
• Access to training and development
• An aspirational, caring and values-based team culture
• Flexible work options - combination of work from home and mandatory office days

“Kidney Health Australia considers that the safety of children and young people is paramount. Candidates must have a current Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one).

All candidates must have the entitlement to work in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen.”

About us

Kidney Health Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. We are the leading voice for kidney health in Australia, providing education, support, and advocacy for those living with kidney disease, as well as promoting kidney health and disease prevention within the community.

How to Apply

• If you have these skills and are interested in the role, please send 1) a copy of your resume and 2) a covering letter addressing the Key Selection criteria in the PD located on our website Job vacancies (kidney.org.au)
• Apply via SEEK or forward your application addressed to Maria O’Sullivan, GM, Community to email: [email protected]
• A current Police Check and Working With Children Check are required
• Applications close on 2 March 2025.