About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and passionate Healthy Communities Coordinator to lead our dynamic Health Promotion team. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, partner organisations, and the local community to design and deliver initiatives that improve health equity and support the wellbeing of people across South West Victoria. Reporting to the Primary and Community Services Directorate, you will oversee the planning, development, implementation, coordination and performance against a dynamic SWH Health Promotion Plan. This role will coordinate a range of projects to deliver health promotion initiatives across the continuum, by working closely with our partners, to ensure a fully integrated approach that builds on existing strengths, and leads to better health outcomes in the South West region. Position overview Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, on-going position Location: Warrnambool Campus Classification: Administrative Worker Grade 6 Salary Range: $110,479.20 pro rata, plus superannuation What you bring You are a skilled health professional with a strong foundation in community engagement, systems thinking, and collaborative practice. Your leadership style is adaptive and inclusive, and you bring a passion for driving positive change through evidence-informed health strategies. Key skills and attributes include: Demonstrated experience in health promotion planning, implementation, and evaluation Proven leadership and change management capabilities Strong understanding of contemporary health promotion theory and practice Experience developing and delivering community health and wellbeing plans Excellent communication, diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative mindset and commitment to equity and inclusion in health What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here . SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 31 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Employee Working with Children's Check Current Immunisation status Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
