Community Partnerships Manager, Evaluation, Public Health and Primary Care

- Geelong or Warrnambool-based prospect to play a key role as the Community Partnerships Manager, Evaluation, Public Health and Primary Care
- Join a supportive, high-performing team united in the vision to deliver improved outcomes for patients, clinicians and consumers of health information across the region
- Enjoy work-life balance in this beautiful coastal town right at the hub of the world-famous Great Ocean Road!
- Make a real community impact with this permanent part-time role | 48 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging

About the role

This is a strategic leadership role within the Barwon South West Public Health Unit, responsible for strengthening evaluation, monitoring, and knowledge management systems across population health and health promotion programs. The position leads the development and implementation of robust evaluation frameworks to support evidence-informed practice, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement in community health and wellbeing outcomes.

A core focus of the role is building evaluation capability across the Community Partnerships and Healthy Communities teams, while embedding a culture of data-informed decision-making and prevention-focused practice.

Key responsibilities

- Demonstrate understanding of relevant organisational and regional strategic plans and contribute to the planning, coordination, and evaluation of programs within the Healthy Communities and Community Partnerships team. Proactively monitor service outcomes and implement improvement initiatives to enhance performance and impact.
- Lead and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of population health and health promotion initiatives aligned with the Barwon South West Population Health Catchment Plan. Support evidence-based practice, health outcomes measurement, and continuous improvement in program delivery.




- Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships to support joint initiatives and effective service delivery across internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting, including responsibility for annual reporting to funding bodies. Promote adherence to organisational, professional, and legislative standards, including health and safety, quality assurance, and documentation requirements.

What we're looking for

- Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health or a related discipline, with strong knowledge of health promotion principles and practice including systems thinking, collective impact and place-based approaches
- Demonstrated experience in health promotion planning, implementation and evaluation using evidence-based approaches
- Proven leadership, collaboration and partnership development experience in primary prevention settings
- Strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to lead and support others through change, with a current Victorian Driver's Licence

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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