Community Partnerships Officer (Grade 4), Public Health Unit
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Health Information Management
Req Id - 8545
Community Partnerships Officer (Grade 4), Barwon South West Public Health Unit
- Contribute to the well-being of the local community in a rewarding and impactful role
- Join the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Exciting temporary full-time role (80 hours/fortnight) - Parental leave relief (possible to negotiate hours)
About the role
The Barwon South West Public Health Unit is seeking a fixed part time, Community Partnerships Officer, based in our Geelong office, to work across the Barwon catchment, as well as the broader Barwon South West Region.
The position will join an existing team and work with partners and stakeholder to implement the Barwon South West Population Health Catchment plan. The role will focus on capacity building and partnership development to enable collaborative action towards priority areas identified in the catchment plan.
The desired applicant will have:
- Excellent skills and knowledge in health promotion, planning implementation and evaluation
- Highly developed partnership development skills and experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support prevention partnerships and place-based initiatives, aligning with state-wide priorities and strengthening collaboration across local organisations, services, and stakeholders.
- Drive community engagement and stakeholder collaboration, building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse partners to support equitable, culturally responsive health promotion activities.
- Contribute to planning and delivery of local health promotion and primary prevention initiatives, focusing on chronic disease prevention, modifiable risk factors, and collective impact across the catchment.
- Support system capacity building and evidence translation, including strengthening workforce capability, fostering partnerships with research bodies, and promoting best practice in prevention and health equity.
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, or relevant field
- A current Victorian Driver’s License.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health promotion principles and contemporary health promotion practice including systems thinking, collective impact, settings and placed based approaches.
- Demonstrated skills in partnership, collaboration and advocacy.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships in primary prevention.
- Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and a commitment to innovation.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
-
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
-
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
-
Extensive professional development opportunities
-
Attractive salary packaging benefits
-
Living expenses capped at $9,010
-
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
-
Satisfactory Police Record Check
-
Immunisation Status Clearance
-
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Zoe Barnett
Email: zoe.barnett@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 19 June, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.