Work Type/s: Part time (0.6EFT)
Classification/s: Community Development, Health Care and Administration
Location: Melbourne CBD
Applications close: CLOSED

Wellbeing Day Co-ordinator (Counterpart)

About the organisation

Women’s Health Victoria is a statewide women’s policy, health promotion, advocacy and support service with a proud history of 30 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.

We offer excellent salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be involved in making a difference in the lives of Victorian women. 

About Counterpart

Counterpart is a state-wide Victorian Government funded service providing information and support services to women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people living with cancer. We are a community-based, supportive care service that has been supporting women living cancer for over 20 years. Our services are free and complement the medical system and other cancer support services by addressing practical and emotional issues.

About the role

The Wellbeing Day Coordinator will coordinate and deliver 10 wellbeing days across regional Victoria a year to meet the needs of women in regional Victoria living with cancer. They will work closely with local, and other, services and organisations, along with other Counterpart staff and volunteers, to develop partnerships, support underserved communities, and undertake evidence informed health promotion and other project work to support the service to achieve its objectives. This role requires travel to various locations across regional Victoria and some overnight stays in these locations.

Your approach

As a passionate advocate for women’s health and gender equality, you are proactive, accountable (for self and others), people focused and inclusive. You are an effective communicator who actively shares ideas, information and resources to achieve positive outcomes.

As the Wellbeing Day Co-ordinator, you will operate within a supportive and structured environment and will need to be able to:    

• In consultation with staff and regional cancer services and organisations, develop a plan to deliver 10 wellbeing days a year across regional Victoria for women living with cancer.
• Develop relationships with regional cancer services, cancer-specific organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, and LGTBQIA+ cancer support services to support the delivery of inclusive wellbeing days that meet the needs of women in regional Victoria living with cancer.
• Coordinate and deliver 10 regional wellbeing days a year across regional Victoria.

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.

A position description is available here.

Preferred start date as soon as possible.

To Apply

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability to the position in line with the selection criteria in the form below.

If you require technical support, please email jobs@whv.org.au

Applications close: 10pm Thursday 4th April 2024

For any questions about the role please contact:

Cindy Van Rooy, Manager Counterpart

cindy.vanrooy@counterpart.org.au    Ph 8488 9838

All appointments require the right to live and work without restrictions in Australia and are subject to satisfactory police records, working with children’s check and reference checks.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values safety, diversity and flexibility.

Flexible working arrangements including some days working from home may be negotiated with your manager, dependent on service needs, as per WHV policies and Enterprise Agreement conditions.

WHV values genuine and meaningful inclusion. We recognise the benefit to our work and our culture brought by having a workforce that represents the rich diversity of our community. We support and encourage women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds to apply for this role, including but not limited to those living with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from migrant and refugee communities.

Please let us know if you require workplace modifications relating to the recruitment process and position so that we can discuss your needs, and the modifications that can be made, so that you can best demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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