Job Vacancies

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.

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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: Midnight on Tuesday July 27^th, 2021

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.

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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