Project Coordinator, Physical Activity

Description:

Project Coordinator, Physical Activity

Flexible - any capital city, Sydney

We're on the lookout for individuals who bring passion and a 'heartfelt' commitment to their work!

• Play a part in fighting the biggest killer of Australians.

• A flexible fulltime, maximum term contract opportunity, with a balanced focus on both outcomes and wellbeing.

• Generous salary packaging available, increasing your take-home pay.
  

About us

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Australians?

50 Australians die every day from heart disease, and as Australia's leading heart health charity, we are committed to changing this!

We do this through:

• Funding high-impact research, supporting emerging and leading heart health researchers
• Working to improve heart disease prevention, detection, care and support for all Australians
• Advocating to governments and industry for increased funding and resources for heart health
• Building community awareness about living a heart-healthy lifestyle through public health awareness campaigns, accessible information and resources
• Supporting health professionals in their work to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage heart disease.

How can you make a difference?

Are you passionate about how physical activity can make a difference in people's lives?

Do you understand the importance of cardiovascular health as a public health challenge?

Be involved in the Heart Foundations Blueprint for an Active Australia!

Responsibilities

• Use your sound understanding of emerging research, and issues in physical activity and exercise science to inform communication, programs, advocacy, and resource creation.
• Alongside our great Physical Activity team, provide insights into the development and creation of the fourth edition of the Blueprint for an Active Australia
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder engagement, including supporting the blueprint advisory committees and sub-committees.
• Working closely with advisory committees and internal teams help co-ordinate, review and edit content to create a quality document for the Blueprint that meets the Heart Foundation style guide
• Prepare meeting minutes, reports, briefings, infographics, website content and presentations to help create and promote the Blueprint for an Active Australia.

Let's talk about you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working in public health or a relevant policy, corporate or industry position.
• Demonstrated high level project and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated high level experience in creating publications and policy documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including stakeholder communications and public presentations.

Why work with us?

Our team believe in our purpose: we make a difference every day through meaningful work. We promote active living and support our employees to have healthy work life balance.

• Generous salary packaging
• The ability to work from home up to 50% of your working week
• A positive and supportive culture
• Additional day of leave at Christmas
• Programs and initiatives that focus on your wellbeing at work.

Ready to apply?
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses the essential requirements by clicking the apply now button below. Please refer to the position description available on our website for further information about the role.

Applications will close on COB 20 May 2024 .

We can heartly wait to hear from you!

(PS: We may commence shortlisting candidates prior to the closure of this role, so please don't delay submitting your application!)

Be yourself, express yourself

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to represent the communities we serve and recognise the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse team brings to our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

Our commitment to health & safety

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks which must be completed prior to commencement. This may include a national criminal history check, working with children check and other background checks relevant to the specific role.