About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) have an exciting community engagement project role on offer for a 12 month period. This role will be key to supporting the implementation of the strategy, roadmap and implementation action plan that underpins the overarching Community and Consumer Engagement Strategy, to bring the Strategy to life and achieve the intended objectives.

Position overview

This role is a 12 month fixed term, full time role (80 hours per fortnight) including an Accrued Day Off each month (ADO). The role will be predominately based at the Warrnambool Campus with the need to engage with our communities across all SWH campus locations.

As highlighted above, key to this role 12-month role will be the development and implementation of systems that promote and embed meaningful community and consumer participation and engagement across SWH in a sustainable manner. Participation and contribution to the Consumer Experience Committee objectives will be an important aspect of the role.  The successful candidate will also be required to, identify key stakeholder groups to support the overarching strategy and promote and engage the community networks to ensure success, providing monitoring reports to capture same.

What you bring

To be the successful applicant you will have demonstrated experience in community engagement projects or roles, and a proven track record of developing and successfully achieving operational and strategic planned outcomes. You will bring a strong understanding of principles and practices of person centred care and consumer participation in health, excellent verbal and written communication and advanced interpersonal skills. Experience in engaging, communicating and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including consumer representatives and clinicians will be essential. 

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development and career opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 13 July 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Immunisation status

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