Senior Health and Wellbeing Planner

Senior Health and Wellbeing Planner

• Reference: 5784368
• Temporary Full Time - 12 month fixed term maternity leave replacement
• Band 7 ($100,090) plus 10% Super plus monthly Accrued Day Off
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

Due to an upcoming period of maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health and Wellbeing Planner to join our collaborative and professional team. Reporting to the Coordinator Community Infrastructure and Social Planning, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of health and wellbeing policies and projects that contribute to improved community health and wellbeing within the City of Maribyrnong. This includes leading the development and evaluation of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (incorporated into the Council Plan 2021-2025).

Please note this is a maternity leave replacement position and therefore, is offered on a temporary full time basis for a fixed term period of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within an integrated planning framework which provides a guide for considering the social implications of Council's decisions, operations, services and the urban development of the municipality.
• Work with Council and community to identify and analyse community needs and issues.
• Lead policy and strategy development to guide the planning process.
• Develop and manage projects associated with key areas of health and social planning and policy.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to progress key policies and projects.
• Lead advocacy to highlight health and wellbeing and inequality issues in the municipality.
• Lead specific health and social planning projects in consultation with the Coordinator Community Infrastructure and Social Planning.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A tertiary or postgraduate qualification in social sciences, public health planning and policy, public policy or a related discipline, with several years' relevant experience working in a similar role, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive health and wellbeing planning experience. Experience in local government is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating a broad range of health and social policies and projects, preferably in a local government setting. This includes experience in the areas of municipal public health and wellbeing planning, alcohol and other drugs, health and active lifestyles and gender equality.
• Well developed written and oral communications skills including ability to prepare reports, profiles and briefings, and undertake presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, analyse, and present demographic and health data for policy and project development, implementation and advocacy.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in detail in support of your application by 10:00pm on Sunday, 30 January 2022.

To download a copy of the position description please visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au

Enquiries: Malcolm Roberts-Palmer, Coordinator Community Infrastructure and Social Planning on 0439 162 751.

Closing date: Sunday, 30 January 2022

Directions from Victoria's Chief Health Officer require all Council workers to have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 22 October 2021 and to be fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement when applying for a role with Maribyrnong City Council.