Project Officer - Continued Connections - Indigo Carers 0.20 EFT

Applicants are sought for temporary part time project officer at Beechworth Health Service for 7 months to assist with our Continued Connections - Indigo Carers Project.

The position will deliver the project activities as per project submission and timelines and will report progress and milestones to the Project partnership governance group. Project development, implementation and evaluation using codesign principles and coordination of carers advisory group.

Employee Benefits include:

• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following attributes and carry out the key accountabilities in accordance with Beechworth Health Services values:

• A degree or relevant experience in health, Health Promotion, project management, public health or community development
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment and liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Understanding of social determinants of health
• Demonstrated understanding and valuing of the skills of community members
• Computer literacy skills, including excel, office and social media platforms
• Understanding of principles and importance of community engagement and participation and systems thinking and collective impact.

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 Liz Ibrom on 03 5728 0316 or via email elizabeth.Ibrom@beechworthhealth.org.au

Please note: All Health Workers are required to be Influenza vaccinated. 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: 4th November 2024