Senior Prevention and Health Promotion Officer
Senior Prevention and Health Promotion Officer
Population Health
Part time, Max term (2 year opportunity with potential funding extension)
Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we're the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.
About the Role:
The Population Health team are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced health professional to join our team as a Senior Prevention and Health Promotion Officer, for a max term period.
This role will support the implementation of the prevention and health promotion priorities as well as an ACCO-led, placed-based coalition project, focused on transforming the commercial and economic systems that shape youth health and wellbeing in Campaspe.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop project plans that identify goals, objectives, strategies and evaluation for the Community Health - Health Promotion (CH-HP) key areas for action
- Build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families, Elders, community organisations, schools, and local partners to support meaningful participation in project activities




- Contribute to the development and implementation of prevention initiatives that reduce exposure to harmful environments and strengthen protective cultural and community factors
- Assist with gathering local insights, facilitating workshops, and documenting the commercial and economic systems influencing youth wellbeing
- Support culturally safe co-design processes with young people, community members, and partner organisations to shape strategies and interventions
Qualifications/experience required:
Tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, community development or health related field;
Demonstrated experience and strong skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of primary prevention initiatives
Ability to facilitate co-design workshops, engage diverse stakeholders and support youth participation
Why Work at ERH?
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
· Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
· Flexible working arrangements
· Supportive and experienced leadership
· Health and wellbeing programs
· Career progression and skill development opportunities




· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
· Free onsite parking
· Free staff vaccinations
Applications Close:
Monday, 26th October **** Apply today!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Diversity and Inclusion
At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.
We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Secure Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.
Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ******
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.
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📌 Senior Prevention And Health Promotion Officer (Echuca)
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