Sunraysia Community Health Services Inc – Mildura VIC

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS

Why work with us

We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.

Modern facilities

Free Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Full time or part-time considered

- Attractive salary packaging

- Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care.



Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS

Why work with us

- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.

- Professional development opportunities

- Modern facilities

- Free Flu vaccinations

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The Community Health Promotion program aims to achieve better and more equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for Victorians through a place based partnership approach. This will involve working with a population health lens in cooperative partnership with local and state-wide organisations, including Mildura Rural City Council (MRCC), Hands Up Mallee (HUM), Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit and health and wellbeing services, education settings, workplaces and community sectors for collective action in line with the MRCC Community Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The Health Promotion Officer is required to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate effective Health Promotion activities in line with CH-HP health priorities and community need. Keeping in mind the social determinants of health,



the ultimate goal is to empower people in the community to take control of their health and improve the overall health status of the community. The Health Promotion Officer will bring an evidence based and systems approach to their work whilst working in close partnership with key partners and community on identified priority areas.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory

- Tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health, community development or health related field.

- Highly developed skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and/or community development interventions.

- Experience with community engagement, partnership development, team-oriented practice and advocacy in a community setting.

- Systems thinking and its application to preventative health practice.

- IT Skills, including the use of the Microsoft Suite of products.

- Ability to be both self-directed and work autonomously or to work in a diverse team to meet shared deadlines, schedules and Key Performance Indicators.

- Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or the ability to obtain and maintain one prior to commencement.

Applications close 8am Monday, 21 September 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.

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📌 Health Promotion Officer (Mildura)
🏢 Sunraysia Community Health Services
📍 Mildura