Acknowledgement Of Country

We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection to country – to the land, air, waterways, oceans, animals and plants – and recognise the wisdom and culture that has seen them thrive for thousands of years. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded, and, with humility and courage, wholeheartedly commit heads, hearts and hands to a path of healing, restitution and justice, embracing the wisdom of those who can guide us. We will fulfil our responsibility with honesty and integrity, we will challenge injustice, and - in all of this - we will hold ourselves accountable.

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Join the leading organisation for gender equity in the Barwon South West region.

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Health Promotion Officer

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Inc  is an independent, not-for-profit, intersectional feminist organisation committed to gender equality and great practice health promotion. In short, we endeavour to improve women’s lives.

We strive towards an ambitious vision for change where women are healthy, safe and equal. Our health promotion work is built on a foundation of evidence and a commitment to excellence, and we lead change by shifting public discussion, translating evidence into action and pushing for policy changes in businesses, organisations, and all levels of government. We engage in courageous conversations, knowing that we may face resistance as we strive to make change for women.

The Health Promotion Officer is responsible for contributing to improved health, safety and wellbeing outcomes for women and gender diverse people in the Barwon South West Region. The Health Promotion Officer is versatile and delivers to a work plan that spans the organisational priorities.

Using a gendered, intersectional and capacity building approach, the role involves the development, delivery and evaluation of effective and integrated health promotion programs and strategies.

An understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of women and gender-diverse people, as well as the structural factors that cause and maintain health inequities, is vital in this role.

Knowledge of the Gender Equality Act and experience conducting gender impact assessments would also be beneficial, along with facilitation experience.

Reporting to the Health Promotion Team Leader, the Health Promotion Officer will provide quality, contemporary expertise in translating, implementing and evaluating research, policy and initiatives that progress population improvements in women’s health.

We are seeking values aligned women and gender diverse people who are highly committed to the vision and priorities of our organisation.

We value diverse individual perspectives and experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women with disability, women from culturally diverse backgrounds, women from the LGBTQIA+ community, women of trans experience and gender diverse people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Details

Health Promotion Officer Position Description.

Accesible word- Health Promotion Officer Position Description.

Applications Close on the 14th December, 2025.

Applicants are requested to submit a detailed cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria, outlining their suitability for the position, along with a current resume.

Please submit your applications via email to Health Promotion Team Leader, Jacinta Lenehan, jlenehan@womenshealthbsw.org.au, by December 14th, 2025.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Jacinta Lenehan

E:  jlenehan@womenshealthbsw.org.au Ph: 0499 208 966

WHWBSW has a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal exemption no: H291/2024 enabling the organisation to:

  1. Advertise for and employ only women and gender diverse people
  2. Provide a service for only women and gender diverse people, and
  3. Restrict membership of the organisation to individuals who are women and gender diverse people

WHWBSW defines a woman as an adult person who identifies as a woman regardless of their sex assigned at birth, including cisgender and transgender women. WHWBSW defines gender diverse people as people who identify as non-binary or gender fluid, and/or who do not identify exclusively as one gender.