Coordinator Healthy Communities

Coordinator Healthy Communities

Applications closing on 23 August 2026, 11:45 PM

• Reference NumberSF/5473
• Job TypeFull Time
• PackageBand 7 + 12% superannuation
• Position DescriptionPosition-Description-Job-633-Coordinator-Healthy-Communities-July-2026.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Healthy Communities to lead the delivery of community health and wellbeing initiatives that improve population health outcomes across the municipality.

Reporting to the Manager Community Wellbeing, this role provides day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary team and plays a key role in delivering integrated, evidence-informed programs that strengthen community wellbeing, inclusion and resilience.

About this opportunity

• Lead the planning and coordination of health and wellbeing programs aligned to the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP) and Council priorities.
• Drive integrated, evidence-informed approaches that respond to community needs and improve outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with community, health services, and government stakeholders.
• Lead community engagement and co-design to inform service planning and delivery.
• Provide leadership, support and development to staff, fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Oversee program monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate impact.
• Contribute to policy development, planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support emergency management responsibilities including response, relief and recovery.

What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health, community development or a related field.
• Experience leading or coordinating community health or wellbeing programs.
• Strong ability to build partnerships and engage stakeholders.
• Experience leading staff and supporting performance development.
• Strong analytical skills to inform planning and evaluation.
• Knowledge of public health, social determinants and local government context.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Stuart Coller - Manager Community Wellbeing on (03) 5772 0333.

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments by email to [email protected]

Applications close 11.45 pm Sunday 23 August 2026.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description) and provides a current Working with Children Check