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Physical activity is ranked second only to tobacco control in being the most important factor in health promotion and disease prevention in Australia.

Jobs at VicHealth

When you join VicHealth, you get to work with a diverse group of highly skilled, committed and spirited people who value the collaborative work culture, the relaxed professionalism and appreciate the shared vision, the sense of community and the development and learning opportunities. You will also work with many sectors and with partners in the community to build opportunities for people to be informed and have greater access to activities, as well as create environments that enable people to enjoy healthier living.

Positions available

Senior Project Officer - Environments for Health

The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Environments for Health contributes to the health promotion capacity of VicHealth by working to create health environments that improve wellbeing and promote active lifestyles by:

  • Supporting and managing funded partners to develop, deliver and evaluate environments that improve the health and wellbeing of communities;
  • Supporting the development of strategies focusing on a range of settings including sport, the built environment and natural settings which address factors that affect participation, health and wellbeing;
  • Contributing to work relating to the integration of community health and wellbeing practices into the planning and design of new communities;
  • Contributing to the identification, development and maintenance of relevant and innovative topics, projects, partners and stakeholders to drive systematic change that support health promoting behaviors across VicHealth’s key strategic areas.

Application Close: 20 May 2012

Who can apply?
Qualifications and experience required: Relevant post graduate qualification in public health, health promotion or similar Relevant experience working in health promotion and community development policy and practice Good project manag ...