About us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.

With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services. Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities.

At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.

About Us

AccessHC is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider supporting Melbourne communities through General Practice, Community Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Dental and Urgent Care services. With over 600 staff, 200 volunteers and 17 locations, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Guided by our values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality, we offer a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day

The opportunity

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven Health Promotion team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of communities across Melbourne's Inner East and Yarra Ranges. As a Health Promotion Practitioner, you will lead and support evidence-based health promotion initiatives across community, education, sport and recreation settings, working alongside local government, community organisations and key stakeholders to deliver population health outcomes. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful, place-based prevention strategies, influence system-wide change, and contribute to healthier communities through partnership, innovation and engagement.

Reporting to the Manager Health Promotion, this Permanent Part-Time role is based in Hawthorn, offering the flexibility and the opportunity to work across Access Health and Community sites of Hawthorn, Lilydale and Belgrave as required. This position provides an exciting opportunity to further your career within a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

What we offer

At AccessHC, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. We foster a culture of connection, growth and belonging, providing opportunities to develop professionally while making a positive impact every day.

- Be part of a respected leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
- Purpose driven work in a supportive, values-driven team environment
- Access professional development opportunities
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities
- The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives
- Salary packaging benefits (increase take-home pay)

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:





- Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforceCulture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/ entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

What you will be doing

- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion programs and population health initiatives aligned to Community Health – Health Promotion (CHHP) priorities and annual action plans.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with community, community organisations, local government, education and sport and recreation settings to drive sustainable health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Develop high-quality project documentation, reports, communications, advocacy materials and grant applications to support successful program delivery and funding outcomes.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, community participation and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen prevention and health promotion initiatives across diverse communities.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on program outcomes while identifying new opportunities, partnerships and evidence-based approaches to improve population health and wellbeing.

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health, health science, community development or substantial experience
- Minimum of one years’ experience in a population health role within a community context
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and community partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, project documentation and funding submissions
- A proactive, community-focused approach with a passion for health equity, prevention and creating systems-level change that leads to positive community impact.

Compliance Requirements:

- National Police Check, Working with Children Check
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence.

Attributes we value

- Demonstrated ability to embed equity in your work, change work practices to increase inclusion, apply a gender lens and actively seek input from people with lived experience of diversity and intersectionality
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with community members, volunteers and staff, including strong cultural competency




- Speaks a community language in addition to English (desirable)
- Knowledge of health promotion principles (in Ottawa Charter), determinants of health and Victorian Health and Wellbeing Plan
- Knowledge and experience using systems thinking in health promotion
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values.

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description here or on our website: Careers | Access Health and Community

Please email: Heather Cole, Manager Health Promotion E: ************@accesshc.org.au if you would like further information about the role.

Why join Us?

- Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
- A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
- Work in a supportive, values-driven team environment
- A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
- Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
- Access professional development opportunities
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
- The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted. No recruitment agencies thank you.

Applications close: 27th November 2026

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Protected Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and we require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, a Police Check and potentially an International Check and a NDIS Check may be required dependent on the position.

Employment suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and a criminal history does not automatically exclude applicants from employment. All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Health Promotion Practitioner Permanent Part time (Hawthorn)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Hawthorn