Job Vacancies

Work Type/s: Fixed term part time, and casual bank 
Classification/s:  Family services, Care and Support Work, GLBTI and Sexual Health, Health Care and Allied Health, Social Work, Women’s Organisations and Services
Location: Melbourne
Applications close: Midnight on Sunday 20 March, 2022

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is a state-wide women’s health promotion, advocacy and support service. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. WHV delivers 1800 My Options - Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health information service.

About 1800 My Options

We talk to people about contraception, pregnancy options (including abortion) and sexual health, connecting people with the services they need. We are a free, pro-choice, confidential phone and website service.

About the role

We are seeking new members to join our team – as either part time or casual bank Senior Information and Resource Officers. This role responds to incoming calls and online enquiries to the 1800 My Options service, meeting the SRH needs of Victorians and other callers such as health professionals, carers or support services. They provide mutual debriefing on shift, and undertake project work including health promotion to support the service.

Salary

The position is classified as a Level 3 and attracts a salary of $88,703  pro rata.  WHV Enterprise Agreement 2018 conditions and salary apply.  In addition, employer superannuation guarantee and access to salary packaging applies.

View the position description here

For any questions relating to this position, please contact Carolyn Mogharbel, Manager 1800 My Options on 0431 704 802 and carolynm@1800myoptions.org.au.

WHV welcomes applications from women with a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences, representative of the broader Victorian community. Women with multicultural and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

WHV EO Exemption No. H351/2019.

To Apply

Applications must be made online using the form below and by submitting a cover letter, resume and responses addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.  If you have any technical issues, please email jobs@whv.org.au

Work Type/s: Permanent full time (part time/job share could be negotiated)  
Classification/s:  Community Development, Domestic and Family Violence, Health Promotion, Management, Policy and Research, Women’s Organisations and Services
Location: Bourke Street, Melbourne
Applications close: CLOSED

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is a state-wide leader in women’s health promotion, advocacy, and support services with a proud history of over 25 years. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. We advocate and build system capacity for a gendered approach to health that reduces inequalities and improves health outcomes for women.

The Role

The impact of COVID-19 and a strong policy reform agenda in Victoria has put women’s health and gender equality firmly in the spotlight. Now is a great time to join Women’s Health Victoria to help us achieve our vision - women living well: healthy, empowered, equal.

After seven years, our Manager Policy and Health Promotion has recently moved to another exciting role.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced manager to lead the policy and health promotion portfolio and contribute to the achievement of Women’s Health Victoria’s strategic objectives 2018-2023.

This role will suit an experienced manager with expertise in policy and health promotion gained through roles in women’s health, gender equality or prevention of violence against women or social policy in government, academia or the NFP sector and supported by post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills are essential to the role, as is a track record of leading collaborations across sectors. Excellent written communication, policy analysis, health promotion and knowledge translation skills are critical, as is the ability to manage multiple streams of work across your team.

If you are looking for a great role in an innovative, flexible and supportive, feminist environment, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of women and girls across Victoria, check out the position description below and get your application in.

This is a permanent, full-time role (part-time/job share could be negotiated). WHV offers excellent salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be involved in making a difference in the lives of Victorian women.

WHV has an exemption to employ women. We welcome and encourage applications from women with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women living with a disability, women from migrant and refugee backgrounds and women of diverse sexual orientations.

Please direct any questions about the role to Dianne Hill - CEO on 

9664 9300 or dianne.hill@whv.org.au

WHV Equal Opportunity Exemption No. H351/2019

To Apply

Applications must be made online using the form below by submitting a cover letter, resume and responses addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close 5pm Monday 7 March 2022.  For technical issues please email jobs@whv.org.au

Work Type/s: Ongoing, Full-Time (38 hours per week) (1.0 FTE)
Classification/s: Level 4, WHV Enterprise Agreement 2018
Location: Bourke Street, Melbourne
Applications close: CLOSED

About WHV

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is a statewide women’s health promotion, advocacy and support service with a proud history of over 27 years. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. We advocate and build system capacity for a gendered approach to health that reduces inequalities and improves health outcomes for women.

The Role

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer to lead policy, advocacy, research and knowledge translation activities across our priority areas, including sexual and reproductive health, the prevention of violence against women, mental health and women’s equality.

This role will suit an experienced policy and advocacy professional with excellent analytical and writing skills and a passion for gender equality. Strong research and knowledge translation skills and a high level of initiative are essential, together with stakeholder engagement experience and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Expertise or experience in WHV’s priority areas is desirable but not required.

COVID-19, a strong policy agenda and high profile advocacy have put women’s health and gender equality firmly in the spotlight. Now is a great time to join WHV to help us achieve our vision - women living well: healthy, empowered, equal.

WHV offers excellent salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be involved in making a difference in the lives of Victorian women. WHV has an Equal Opportunity exemption to employ women only. We welcome and encourage applications from women with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply

Applications can be made by submitting a cover letter, resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria in PDF format. The position description can be viewed below. Submissions are to be made online via https://womenshealthvic.com.au/job-applications. If you have any technical issues, please email whv@whv.org.au

View the position description here

Please direct any questions about the role to
Mischa Barr - Policy and Health Promotion Manager
9664 9309 or mischa.barr@whv.org.au

WHV Equal Opportunity Exemption No. H351/2019

Work Type/s: Part-time (38 hours per fortnight), fixed-term for 3 years 
Classification/s: Health Care and Allied Health 
Location: 210 Lonsdale St and various metropolitan hospitals
Applications close: CLOSED

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is a state-wide women’s health promotion, advocacy, and support service with a proud history of over 25 years. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. We advocate and build system capacity for a gendered approach to health that reduces inequalities and improves health outcomes for women.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and compassionate woman to work with Counterpart’s Bridge of Support program. Working in four Melbourne hospitals, the coordinator connects trained Peer Support Volunteers to women undergoing treatment for breast or a gynaecological cancer. Liaising closely with Counterpart and hospital teams, this important new role brings together administration of all volunteer requirements to work in the hospitals; promotion of the program and stakeholder engagement within the hospitals; organising women receiving treatment to receive support and briefing and debriefing with volunteers.

This position is part time and days will be fixed with some limited ability to be flexible. It will be primarily situated in the hospitals with some time at the Counterpart offices in the CBD.

View the position description here

Please direct any questions about the role to Fiona McRae, Counterpart Manager on 8488 9838 or fiona.mcrae@counterpart.org.au.

More information about Counterpart can be found at: www.counterpart.org.au and Women’s Health Victoria at www.whv.org.au

WHV Equal Opportunity Exemption No. H351/2019

To Apply

Applications must be made online using the form below and by submitting a cover letter, resume and responses addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description

Work Type/s: Part time (contract) 
Classification/s: Family services, Health Care and Allied Health, Social Work, Women’s Organisations and Services
Location: Melbourne
Applications close: CLOSED

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is a state-wide women’s health promotion, advocacy and support service. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. WHV delivers 1800 My Options - Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health information service.

About 1800 My Options

We talk to people about contraception, pregnancy options (including abortion) and sexual health, connecting people with the services they need. We are a free, pro-choice, confidential phone and website service.

About the role

We are seeking two people to join our team. Senior Information and Resource Officers respond to incoming calls and online enquiries to the 1800 My Options service, to meet the SRH needs of Victorians and other callers such as health professionals, carers or support services. They provide mutual debriefing on shift, and undertake project work including health promotion to support the service to meet its objectives.

About you

We are seeking two pro-choice, highly skilled people who can provide a sensitive health information service. Relevant qualifications and experience in direct service delivery in a health or community setting is essential.

Salary

The position is classified as a Level 3 and attracts a salary of $86,529 pro rata.  WHV Enterprise Agreement 2018 conditions and salary apply.  In addition, employer superannuation guarantee and access to salary packaging applies.

View the position description here

For any questions relating to this position, please contact Carolyn Mogharbel, Manager 1800 My Options on 0431 704 802.

WHV welcomes applications from women with a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences, representative of the broader Victorian community. Women with multicultural and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

WHV EO Exemption No. H351/2019.

To Apply

Applications must be made online using the form below and by submitting a cover letter, resume and responses addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description'.  If you have any technical issues, please email jobs@whv.org.au