Health Promotion Coordinator

About the organisation

cohealth is a long-established community health provider focused on reducing health and social inequity by working alongside the people and communities it serves. The organisation is recognised for inclusive, culturally safe services that respect human rights across gender identity, sexuality, age, culture, language, faith, and ability. Its workplace culture aims to help staff bring their full selves to work and feel a strong sense of belonging.

About the role

The Health Promotion Coordinator will oversee the planning, delivery, and review of evidence-informed health promotion activities that align with team priorities. The role works closely with community members and stakeholders while also contributing to policy development and advocacy at both local and state levels. It combines project coordination with leadership duties, including support for staff, students, and volunteers involved in prevention programs.

Key responsibilities

• Design, roll out, and assess health promotion initiatives in line with organisational goals, strategy, and relevant policy settings.
• Manage projects of moderate to high complexity by setting priorities, timelines, and delivery methods.
• Create and use evaluation approaches such as program logic and outcome measures, while meeting reporting and funding obligations.
• Oversee budgets, monitor spending, and assist with financial acquittals for programs and grants.
• Guide and support staff, students, and volunteers through supervision, feedback, and professional development.
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing team, juggle competing demands, and deliver results against KPIs and targets.

Candidate profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health promotion, community development, public health, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience in health promotion practice and project management using primary prevention approaches.
• Background in one or more of the five health promotion focus areas in cohealth Health Promotion Strategy 2025–29.
• Ability to lead staff and manage budgeting, data collection, and reporting activities.

Employment details

This opportunity includes two fixed-term parental leave backfill vacancies: one part-time role at 0.8 FTE starting in September, and one full-time role starting at the end of July. The position is based in Footscray, Victoria, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Salary and benefits

The pay rate is between $55 and $58 per hour, depending on experience.

• Primary carers receive 14 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of continuous service.
• Eligible workers continue to receive superannuation while on unpaid parental leave.
• Salary packaging benefits are available, including up to $15,900 per year tax-free for items such as mortgage, rent, or credit cards, plus an additional $2,650 per year for meals, entertainment, and holiday accommodation.
• Novated leasing is offered.
• Discounted fitness membership is available, with access to more than 290 facilities for the employee and family members.
• Counselling through the employee assistance program is available for the employee and immediate family, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs.
• The workplace promotes inclusion, equality, and opportunity.

Application requirements

• A CV or resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria must both be submitted.
• Applications without both documents will not be considered.
• A satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required.
• A Working with Children Check is required.
• A completed Pre-Employment Declaration Form is required.
• Proof of legal right to work in Australia must be provided.
• Evidence of vaccination must be supplied.
• The successful candidate must provide proof of immunisation assessment, including influenza vaccination, within 12 weeks of starting, in line with Victorian health vaccination requirements.
• The closing date for applications is 25 June 2026 at 10:00 pm.

Additional information

Reference number: 6901937.

Questions about the role can be directed to Elise Sampson at healthpromotion@cohealth.org.au.

The advertised roles are fixed-term parental leave backfill positions.

Applicants are expected to have the required vaccination evidence and comply with relevant health orders and legislative obligations.