Walking Program Officer, WA
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Opportunity to make a difference in a program officer role

Play a part in fighting the biggest killer of Australians - heart disease.

A flexible, part-time (3-4 days) contract opportunity, with a balanced focus on both outcomes and wellbeing.

Generous Salary Packaging available, increasing your take-home pay.

Could you be our next Heart Hero?

About us

For over 60 years, the Heart Foundation has been the trusted peak body working to improve heart disease prevention, detection, and support for all Australians.

Join us to help us achieve our generational vision to make heart health a reality for everyone in Australia!

Want to get involved?

Join us to play a key role in changing the lives of ordinary Australians.

For almost thirty years, the Heart Foundation has helped over 360,000 Australians start walking and stay walking. Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by 35% and Type 2 diabetes by 40%.

In this role, you will play a fundamental role in implementing the Heart Foundation Walking program in Western Australia, to get more Australians walking in accordance with the national program model.

Help us change lives today!

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing a project plan to grow the number of Heart Foundation Walking groups and participants in Western Australia, with a focus on engaging harder-to-reach or higher-risk groups.

Developing regular reports on the Heart Foundation Walking program utilizing local data.

Contributing to the development and implementation of national Heart Foundation Walking program projects.

Providing ongoing support to Local Coordinators, as well as supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteer Walk Organisers.

Facilitating local events and engagement activities.

Promoting the Active Australia Innovation Challenge and liaising with state and territory grant recipients.

Supporting relevant local advocacy, volunteering, and health professional engagement activity.

Undertaking other duties or responsibilities, as required.

Let's talk about you

To be successful in this role you will have:

Vocational or tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in a health discipline and/or public health.

Demonstrated experience in the implementation of health promotion programs, project planning, and management, with a focus on measurable results.

Proven ability to work unsupervised and demonstrated flexibility in workflow.

Awareness of the diverse population in Australia and the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, including an understanding of the cultural and significant health impacts that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face.

Proven communication skills, including the ability to write reports and speak confidently in a range of forums.

Demonstrated relationship-building skills and a track record of representing an organisation.

Ability to undertake intrastate travel.

Ready to apply?

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses the essential requirements by clicking the apply now button below.

Applications will close on Monday 6 January 2025, 5.00pm.

We can heartly wait to hear from you!

(PS: We may commence shortlisting candidates prior to the closure of this role, so please don't delay submitting your application!)

Be yourself, express yourself

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for all.

We strive to represent the communities we serve and recognise the skills, knowledge, and experience a diverse team brings to our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

If you would like to request any adjustments to our recruitment processes so they are accessible for you, please contact us. We don't need to know the reason for your request if you do not wish to share this information. We will treat your personal information in line with our privacy policy.

Our commitment to health & safety

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks which must be completed prior to commencement. This may include a national criminal history check, working with children check, and other background checks relevant to the specific role.

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