Job Vacancies

Work Type: Full-time
Salary: $111,087 p.a. (pro-rata) plus Superannuation
Location: Melbourne CBD
Applications close: CLOSED

Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer

Are you a strategic thinker with proven expertise in policy analysis and advocacy, ready to drive meaningful change in women's health? Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is looking for a Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and drive our organisation’s influence and policy impact!

About WHV

WHV is a statewide, feminist, not-for-profit leading the pursuit of gender equity in health. We work with government, the health sector and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.

WHV delivers vital support services to the community and empowering health information. We share evidence and recommendations to challenge bias in the health system. We build capacity in the health sector to achieve equitable health outcomes.

We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation and respect.

Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer

In this new role, the Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer will play a pivotal part in leading WHV’s policy positions and developing advocacy strategies. This position is crucial for influencing broader advocacy agenda through proactive stakeholder engagement to amplify WHV’s impact and to drive systemic change.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing an advocacy strategy to promote WHV advocacy and policy priorities at local, state and national levels;
• Conducting analysis on relevant issues, including legislation, regulatory and policy changes, and emerging trends in gender equity in health, in collaboration with internal stakeholders;
• Leading the development of policy recommendations and position papers that align with WHV goals and focus areas and are informed by evidence, data and lived experience;
• Drafting and disseminating policy briefs, submissions, and discussion papers to inform internal and external stakeholders and support WHV’s advocacy agenda; and
• Managing and engaging with external stakeholders and partners across WHV’s priority areas to build relationships and promote WHV’s advocacy agenda.  

Amongst other selection criteria, as an ideal candidate, you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in public health, social policy, gender studies, community development or a related field, or similar work experience.
• A minimum of six years' experience in policy development, advocacy or related area.
• Experience in not for profit or government sector (preferred).
• Experience writing advocacy strategies and policy positions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to develop and communicate succinct and informed policy advice for senior internal and external stakeholders, including briefings and talking points for senior engagement.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process, policy development and experience in development and implementation of advocacy strategies.
• Proven ability to influence policy outcomes through advocacy, including experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Highly organised, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

If you want to be part of an organisation making a difference in leading the pursuit of gender equity in health, this could be the role for you!  A position description is available here which includes further details relevant to the position.

Benefits of working at WHV

Working at WHV you will be a part of a dedicated community who are guided by a shared goal and carry out meaningful work with the commitment and courage to make a difference.

We are proud to provide a number of Employee Benefits for our staff such as:

• Flexible work hours and family friendly policies
• Hybrid working
• Access to salary packaging
• Paid end of year close-down – additional to annual leave.

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply through Ethical Jobs or SEEK.

Please provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.

We strongly encourage applications from applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds. We welcome people with lived experience and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters, relating to women’s health holistically.

For more information about the role and working at WHV, contact Judith Ridgeway, Chief Operating Officer, jobs@whv.org.au

Applications close: 5pm 4th February 2025 

WHV EO Exemption No. H351/2019 

Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $111,087 p.a. (pro-rata) plus Superannuation
Location: Melbourne CBD
Applications close: CLOSED

Communications & Marketing Lead

Are you passionate about driving impactful change through strategic marketing and communications? Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is seeking a dynamic Communications & Marketing Lead to amplify our organisation’s impact during a critical moment of public momentum to drive equity in women’s health!

About WHV

WHV is a statewide, feminist, not-for-profit leading the pursuit of gender equity in health. We work with government, the health sector and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.

WHV delivers vital support services to the community and empowering health information. We share evidence and recommendations to challenge bias in the health system. We build capacity in the health sector to achieve equitable health outcomes.

We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation and respect.

Communications & Marketing Lead

In this new role, you will be instrumental in enhancing WHV’s presence, raising public awareness, and engaging stakeholders through strategic communications and marketing initiatives. You will develop and execute integrated communications plans that promote WHV’s mission, programs, and advocacy efforts across various platforms, including traditional and digital media.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing WHV’s overall communications strategy to enhance visibility, engage stakeholders, and support advocacy and program goals.
• Overseeing and creating consistent engaging content (websites, newsletters, social media, press releases) to communicate effectively, and ensure brand consistency and integrity.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing the effectiveness of multimedia content strategies that incorporate storytelling to highlight the organisation’s impact and build emotional connections with audiences.
• Serving as the main point of contact for media enquiries and build and maintain relationships to secure positive media coverage
• Collaboratively working with internal stakeholders to ensure WHV’s public engagement is aligned with policy and advocacy goals.
• Overseeing major events for WHV including planning and promoting events and managing public relations to increase visibility and impact.
• Identify opportunities for cross-promotional partnerships and collaborate with external stakeholders to amplify campaign messaging.  

Amongst other selection criteria, as an ideal candidate, you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (preferred), or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of six years' experience in communications and/or marketing in a similar senior role or a related area. Experience in not-for-profit, government or health sectors (preferred).
• Proven experience in developing and executing integrated communications and marketing strategies, including digital marketing and social media.
• Demonstrated experience in content creation and management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing event management.

If you want to be part of an organisation making a difference in leading the pursuit of gender equity in health, this could be the role for you!  A position description is available here which includes further details relevant to the position.

Benefits of working at WHV

Working at WHV you will be a part of a dedicated community who are guided by a shared goal and carry out meaningful work with the commitment and courage to make a difference.

We are proud to provide a number of Employee Benefits for our staff such as:

• Flexible work hours and family friendly policies
• Hybrid working
• Access to salary packaging
• Paid end of year close-down – additional to annual leave.

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply through Ethical Jobs or SEEK.

Please provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.

We strongly encourage applications from applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds. We welcome people with lived experience and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters, relating to women’s health holistically.

For more information about the role and working at WHV, contact Judith Ridgeway, Chief Operating Officer, jobs@whv.org.au

Applications close: 5pm 4th February 2025 

WHV EO Exemption No. H351/2019 

Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $111,087 p.a. (pro-rata) plus Superannuation
Location: Melbourne CBD
Applications close: CLOSED

Senior Capacity Building Officer (Health Systems)

Are you highly skilled in designing capacity building and health promotion initiatives to drive equity in health? Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is seeking a Senior Capacity Building Officer to conceptualise, design and develop new programs that align to our strategic focus areas and respond to emerging opportunities for impact!

About WHV

WHV is a statewide, feminist, not-for-profit leading the pursuit of gender equity in health. We work with government, the health sector and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.

WHV delivers vital support services to the community and empowering health information. We share evidence and recommendations to challenge bias in the health system. We build capacity in the health sector to achieve equitable health outcomes.

We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation and respect.

Senior Capacity Building Officer (Health Systems)

In this new role, the Senior Capacity Building Officer will play a pivotal role in responding to new opportunities to design capacity building programs, initiatives and resources to drive gender transformative health systems. The role will ensure that new programs and health initiatives are grounded in evidence, incorporate best practices, and are targeted to address the changing needs of the target audience.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing new programs and capacity building initiatives that address the needs of target populations and align with WHV focus areas and respond to emerging opportunities for impact;
• Developing health promotion initiatives to build capacity to apply a gendered lens in the systems and settings across the social model of health;
• Conducting needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to ensure program design is responsive and informed by evidence / community input. This includes engaging with key stakeholders, communities, partner organisations and government agencies;
• Working in partnership with key internal stakeholders to pilot new programs and capacity building initiatives and develop a pipeline of programs aligned to WHV’s strategy and focus areas, proactively designing new initiatives to engage potential funding partners;
• Developing detailed program implementation plans including timelines, work plans and resource allocation to guide the roll out of new programs;
• Working closely with partners and/or service delivery teams to ensure the program design is feasible, adaptable and scalable; and
• Preparing reports and presentations for the leadership team to communicate program design, objectives and expected outcomes, with a focus on identifying areas for improvement.  

Amongst other selection criteria, as an ideal candidate, you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, gender studies, program management, community development, public health, training and/or a related field.
• A minimum of five years' experience in program design, development and delivery in health or related social policy area.
• Experience in not for profit or government sector (preferred).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (preferred).
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and/or partnership development as it relates to workforce capacity building
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to conduct needs assessments and apply evidence to program design.
• Familiarity with LMS’s and other relevant software packages.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Creative and innovative thinker with a passion for designing impactful programs.

If you want to be part of an organisation making a difference in leading the pursuit of gender equity in health, this could be the role for you!  A position description is available here which includes further details relevant to the position.

Benefits of working at WHV

Working at WHV you will be a part of a dedicated community who are guided by a shared goal and carry out meaningful work with the commitment and courage to make a difference.

We are proud to provide a number of Employee Benefits for our staff such as:

• Flexible work hours and family friendly policies
• Hybrid working
• Access to salary packaging
• Paid end of year close-down – additional to annual leave.

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply through Ethical Jobs or SEEK.

Please provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.

We strongly encourage applications from applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds. We welcome people with lived experience and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters, relating to women’s health holistically.

For more information about the role and working at WHV, contact Judith Ridgeway, Chief Operating Officer, jobs@whv.org.au

Applications close: 5pm 4th February 2025 

WHV EO Exemption No. H351/2019