About the role
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for a Prevention & Population Health Officer to join our growing team on a part‐time (0.8EFT) up to full‐time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis. The Prevention and Population Health Officer supports the delivery of evidence‐informed health promotion and prevention initiatives across Gippsland.
Working as part of a place‐based team, the role contributes to improving health and wellbeing outcomes by supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of programs aligned with the Gippsland Population Health Strategy 2024–2029. The position plays a key role in building partnerships, engaging communities and contributing to a coordinated public health system, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion and locally responsive service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Support the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and prevention initiatives tailored to local community needs.
* Contribute to building and maintaining partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and stakeholders.
* Participate in community engagement activities to deliver accessible, inclusive and culturally appropriate health initiatives.
* Assist in public health planning and coordination, including contributing to proposals, reports and program documentation.
* Contribute to data collection, analysis and reporting to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
* Support team operations and collaborative working environments, including contributing to meetings, networks and decision‐making processes.
About you
* A relevant qualification in health promotion, public health, community development, project management or a related discipline.
* Experience in health promotion, public health, community health, local government or a related sector.
* Knowledge of population health, prevention approaches and the Victorian public health system.
* Strong project delivery and organisational skills, including community engagement and program implementation.
* Good data literacy and analytical skills, with the ability to support reporting and evidence‐based decision making.
* Experience working in public health units or cross‐sector partnerships, and skills in digital communications, community engagement or emerging service delivery tools (desirable).
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
* Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current seasonal influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
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