Project Coordinator - Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat
Part time role: 54 hours per fortnight
Location: Cessnock, NSW
The Opportunity:
The Coordinator, Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects associated with improving risk factors for cardiovascular disease, in consultation with local stakeholders and based on local needs of the community of the Cessnock Local Government Area.
Why Work for us?
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities â we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
Role & Responsibilities: â¯
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery
- Regularly review and update project policies and procedures.
- Increase the project’s profile within the community by networking with relevant agencies
- Undertake consultations, provide information and liaise with government and non-government agencies, health professionals, schools and community representatives in relation to the development of projects and health promotion issues
- Liaise with Samaritans Communications Department to distribute information to relevant media
- Implement project tasks as per the agreed project plan and balance the demands of managing multiple tasks within their assigned projects
- Support schools to implement a range of health education programs designed to promote healthy eating and physical activity and to prevent chronic disease
- Support the development and distribution of evidence-based health education resources
- Advocate and promote supportive environments to enable community opportunities for participation in healthy lifestyles
- Support the local implementation of the Healthier Oils Initiatives in collaboration with project stakeholders
- Coordinate and support the implementation of the Heart Foundation Walking program within the Cessnock LGA
- Advocate for the adoption of healthy lifestyle policies and/or programs by relevant organisations
- Build partnerships and strengthen links with other services providers and organisations both locally and regionally, to develop local approaches to health promotion and disease prevention
- Coordinate the Cessnock Healthy Lifestyle Network and support the activities of the action plan
About you?
- Qualifications and experience in health promotion, health education, allied health or other related discipline
- Demonstrated project management skills including the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects
- Knowledge of current health promotion theory and practices including community development
- Demonstrated experience in working in partnership with government and non-government organisations, service providers and community groups to achieve positive health outcomes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with groups and individuals
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent organisational, time management skills and ability prioritise competing tasks according to a project plan and deadlines
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills
- NSW Drivers Licence
- National Criminal History Check
- Working with Children Check
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
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