Health and Wellbeing Facilitator - [Archived Advertisement]
Victoria State Emergency Service (View other jobs from this organisation)
Health and Wellbeing Facilitator
- $32.99 per hour + 25% casual loading + Superannuation in accordance with legislation
- Casual VPS 2.2
- Based in Southbank with travel to VICSES Units in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
WHO WE ARE:
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service. Our highly skilled and equipped Volunteers are trained comprehensively in a wide range of emergency environments. To minimise the impact of emergencies when they occur and strengthen the community's capacity to recover swiftly and safely, VICSES focuses on working with communities and partners in building resilience to achieve more aware, informed and prepared communities. We support them to understand their risk and the relevance of taking action before, during and after emergency events.
As the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident and trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, and play an important role in supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Parks Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidents.
ROLE SUMMARY:
If you are a health professional, or student and passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in your community, then this could be the position for you.
You will need: -
- Qualifications in health-related fields or studying for a health qualification in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Osteopathy etc.
- You will need the confidence and ability to facilitate interactive wellbeing sessions on a variety of topics in locations all over Victoria.
- You will need to be a specialist in movement and building strength. Session topics include Movement, Fatigue, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Resilience.
- Flexible work/study hours to accommodate evening and overnight shifts Monday - Wednesday in Melbourne or Regional Victoria.
- Great communication skills and the ability to mentor and motivate our members to set and achieve health and/or fitness goals.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to coordinate the logistics of a team and manage the sessions, adapting to the different locations and facilities available.
- Team focus - our team dynamics are important.
- The ability to problem solve on the go and a flexible approach to the role.
- Current driver's license.
The health and wellbeing facilitator is a casual role with hours determined by Healthwatch session demand from VICSES units. Healthwatch sessions (working hours) are typically a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening, to accommodate for VICSES volunteers' availability. Health and Wellbeing Facilitators average between two and four Healthwatch visits per month, but this can vary.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.au. Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
For further information about the role, please contact Alison Wright on 0418 144 570.
Applications close Monday, 18 September 2023.
VICSES is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a child safe organisation and are taking a leadership role in gender equality in the emergency management sector. For more information on our values and the benefits of working with us, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 18 Sep 2023
- Location:
- VIC - Southbank
- Salary:
- $32.99 per hour + 25% casual loading + Super
- Work Type:
- Casual/Vacation
- Category:
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OH&S/Risk
Safety and Wellbeing
Workcover/Compensation