Why Choose Beechworth?

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals (VPS) Enterprise Agreement2021-2026.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A chance to live and work in the stunning Beechworth region, where your career and lifestyle go hand-in-hand.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About the Role:

The Health Promotion Officer role will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the BHS Community Health-Health Promotion Plan in accordance with Department of Health (D of H) guidelines and the needs of the community.

The position will provide:

• Effective leadership and coordination of Health Promotion and community-based programs within the Primary Health Team, Beechworth Health Service and of the BHS catchment area.
• Programs to optimise health outcomes through delivering planned and appropriate population-based health promotion actions that enhance and enable physical, social, cultural and psychological wellbeing.
• Evidence-based health promotion, community and stakeholder awareness raising, skills development and knowledge and develop and implement disease prevention initiatives.
• Planning utilising placed based prevention principles and application of systems thinking to develop solutions improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Work with partners to build community level prevention systems which support the health and wellbeing of the local community.

About You:

Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree and/or minimum of 3 years relevant experience in health, Health Promotion, project management, public health, community development
• Ability to work in a team environment and liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate strategic, operational, program and project plans using a variety of methodology and tools.
• Understanding of principles and importance of community engagement and participation and Systems thinking and collective impact.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by diverse populations and communities, including rural and remote.
• Demonstrated experience in leading effective and positive collective impact to achieve shared outcomes in a health promotion framework.
• Experience in effective planning including shared measurement in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to align plans, goals and outcomes across sectors.
• Skills and experience in data analysis and advocacy relating to access and equity for diverse populations.
• Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills, including Microsoft 365 suite and social media platforms
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of applying health literacy principles.
• An understanding of contemporary practice in consumer and community engagement including, but not limited to, the IAP2 framework

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in rural or regional setting.
• Experience in grant application and administration.
• Budgeting and financial accountability

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please contact Louine Robinson on 03 5728 0200.

Please note: All Health Workers are required to have a current Influenza vaccination. A copy of your vaccination status is required upon application.

Related documents – All applicants are required to complete the Employment Statutory Declaration and submit with their application.

Applications Close: 18th August 2025