Position Description

Our Vision
People living well
Our Values
We care – We work together – We achieve – We learn
Position Description
Position Title
Health Promotion Coordinator – Healthy Workplaces
Reporting to
Team Leader Health Promotion
Manager, Community Inclusion & Population Health
Direct Report/s
Nil
Budgetary Responsibilities
Nil
Liaises with Internally
GH Health Promotion Team
GH staff
GH Healthy Workplace Commitee and working groups
Liaises with Externally
Central Hume Primary Care Partnership and partner
agencies
Rural City of Wangaratta
Business Wangaratta
Code of Conduct
Employees are expected to, at all times:
Maintain a high professional standard and work with
integrity
Develop a collaborative working relationship
Communicate with respect and tolerance
Maintain a client focus
Adopt a Continuous Quality Improvement approach
This position will work collaboratively with the Gateway
Health Health Promotion team and HP funded agencies of
the Central Hume Primary Care Partnerships (CHPCP) to
realise the objectives of the Hume Region: CHPCP Healthy
Eating Plan 2012 – 2017.
Position Context
The position is principally to act as a resource person to
local businesses in their efforts to become health promoting
workplaces for their employees. The position is responsible
for the engagement, recruitment and support of local
businesses undertaking the Victorian Health Workplace
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Achievement Program. The position will also be the lead in
promoting this program at Gateway Health Wangaratta.
The position will also be required to work across other
settings (early childhood services and schools) where
appropriate. As well as contribute to other aspects of the
CHPCP Healthy Eating Plan 2012 – 2017.
Organisation Context
Gateway Health is a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered
Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The Board of Governance provides strategic planning for Gateway Health.
consists of 9 elected members.
The Board
The Board has delegated the operational management of the Agency to the Chief Executive
Officer.
Executive staff are accountable to the Chief Executive Officer and provide direction, support
and leadership to staff.
The Executive comprises;
- Chief Executive Officer
- General Manager Client Services
- General Manager Clinical Services
Program Managers provide immediate support and management within their program areas.
There are nine clinical and client program areas.
Corporate services are delivered through five key areas (Finance, Payroll, Information
Communications Technology, Human Resources and Quality & Safety).
Review of Position Descriptions:
This position description will be reviewed annually (June 30 each year), when the position
becomes vacant or as deemed necessary.
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Qualifications & Conditions:
Applicants MUST address the Selection Criteria below when completing an
employment application
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
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Relevant experience and/or qualification in a health related field
such as Health Promotion, Public Health, Allied Health or Social
Science
Desirable:
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Previous experience in and knowledge of workplace employee
health and wellbeing initiatives is highly desirable.
Ability to use health promotion and community development
approaches to strengthen community participation and
ownership and create environments and settings which promote
health.
Ability to design, implement and evaluate health promotion
activities.
Ability to inform and mobilise individuals and communities by
using appropriate media, community resources and social
marketing.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships that support the
delivery of health promotion initiatives.
Sound organisational and time management skills
High level of written communication skills and strong information
technology skills
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Salary & Conditions:
Salary/Conditions:
Award/Agreement
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Community Development Worker – Class 2B, Year 1-3
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0.8 eft position
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Ongoing dependant on funding
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Based in Wangaratta but may include work across other
Gateway Health sites
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Salary packaging as per agency agreement
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Current Drivers Licence
 Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and
Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 20132015.
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Key Responsibilities
1. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Demonstrated experience and understanding of the need for continuation of both personal & professional
development.
 Continually develop both personally and professionally to meet the changing needs of
your position, career and organisation.
 Have a sound knowledge of relevant organisational policies and procedures as well as
program work practices.
 Attend all relevant training sessions provided by the organisation and be actively involved
in other training and development as required.
 Actively participate in the organisation’s Performance Management System.
2. COMMUNICATIONS & ORGANISATION CULTURE
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range
of internal and external clients.
 Act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with internal & external clients.
 Positively promote the organisation both internally & externally.
 Be prompt and provide courteous service to clients, colleagues and the broader
community.
 Maintain confidentiality on all issues relating to the organisation, stakeholders & fellow
colleagues.
 Treat all people with respect whilst being responsive to program needs.
 Observe and comply with the organisation’s code of conduct.
3. ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENTATION
Through the use of the organisational processes ensure that all administration and documentation requirements
are initiated and completed in a professional and timely manner.
 Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures
and work practices that support the efficient operation of the organisation.
 Ensure that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely
manner.
 Input statistical data using relevant data bases to meet agreed timelines.
 Comply with OH& S and other relevant legislation.
4. TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATION.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of the skills required for this position. This includes knowledge and
understanding of appropriate equipment, legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and policy documents inclusive of:
 Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2011-2015
 Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
 Victorian Health Priorities Framework 2011-2022
 Department of Health Hume Region – Integrated Health Promotion Strategy 2012-2017
 Undertake literature review for the purpose of identifying validated tools or evidence
based interventions
 To prepare reports
 To participate in community engagement activities
 To develop and maintain partnerships
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5. TEAMWORK & COMMUNICATION
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a diverse team or participate as an active member of a team, consistent
with the philosophy and policies of the Organisation.
 Be aware of, and practice according to, the organisation’s objectives and values.
 Demonstrate the ability to work positively within the health promotion team to achieve
agreed program goals.
 Work harmoniously with other team members to ensure that a quality service is provided
to our clients.
 Demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal & written) in dealing with clients,
visitors, staff, etc.
6. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external clients through continuous
improvement activities.
 Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and other program activities to meet
the standards set by the Quality Improvement Council.
 Demonstrate ability to use initiative and skills in planning and prioritising daily activities.
 Demonstrated understanding of all relevant external legislation and internal policies and
procedures that relate to this role and the organisation.
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Employment Details:
Name:
Classification:
Program:
Award:
Date Joined Company or
commenced role
Responsible to:
Main Responsibilities:
Performance Monitoring:
An initial review of performance will be undertaken within six (6) months and then formally
reviewed every 12 months based upon this position description.
Last Appraisal Date:
Next Appraisal Date:
I __________________________________ (full name) hereby understand the requirements of
the position and will fulfil the obligations required of the tasks, responsibilities and needs of
the organisation.
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Employee Signature
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Date
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Manager Signature
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Date
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