• 2 x Full time, permanent roles available 
• Band 6 role, $97,099.24 + Superannuation 
• Help enhance the health and wellbeing outcomes for the Hume Community

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Community Health and Wellbeing Officer (CHWO) position is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of Councils health promotion initiatives as derived through the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP).  The position engages with the community to analyse and interpret emerging social issues and trends and provide advice and direction to Council, and key stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Initiate, design and implement projects that aim to enhance the health and wellbeing outcomes for the Hume Community
• Utilise a systems base approach to address the health and wellbeing needs of the Hume community and actively seek opportunities to collaborate with relevant Stakeholders
• Support policy development which aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the Hume community.
• Support the development and contribute to the implementation of key council planning documents including the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP) and Hume Positive Ageing Strategy (HPAS).
• Engage and collaborate with local workplaces, schools, and community groups to implement best practice health promotion initiatives.
• Analyse and interpret emerging issues and trends and provide advice to the organisation regarding any likely implications for service planning and/or provision. 
• Support the design of program and projects activities that will deliver the priorities and outcomes for community. 
• Gather a wide range of inputs and conduct needs analysis on issues and the Portfolio’s priorities to support the development of appropriate strategies, plans, policies, programs, projects, and initiatives.  
• Ensure an evidence based approach to social policy reviews and development through contextual and demographic analysis, stakeholder engagement, best practice directions and research. 

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary or higher degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Planning, Community Development or similar field; and relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with significant experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing broad strategies to achieve health prevention objectives, particularly in the context of influencing public policy, health systems, or population based behavioural change.
• Experience of working within a diverse client base as well as new and emerging communities.
• Experience in working on multiple programs, projects, and teams with diverse skillsets. 
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of social policy frameworks, plans and strategies. 
• Proven skills and abilities to analyse and interpret emerging social issues and trends.  
• Demonstrated ability to review, develop and implement improved systems and processes to enhance organisation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including an ability to write reports, plans, and submissions, deliver oral presentations and use social media.
• The ability to liaise with a wide range of health and welfare agencies and maintain effective partnerships.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

This is your opportunity to join our team of forward-thinking, change-making individuals. Operating at the intersection of health and tech, you'll help us shape the future of healthcare. 

Our Mission

Healthengine’s mission is to improve access to healthcare by helping Australians find and connect with all primary care providers. We strive to achieve this through Australia’s leading healthcare marketplace, bringing together over 4 million active Australians, and more than 10 thousand practitioners that are powered by our technology - and growing.

We’re all patients, right? So, it’s easy to get behind a mission that seeks to improve the healthcare experience for all Australians. 

The Gig

We are looking for a part-time accounts receivable officer to join our Finance Team on a 12-month contract, working 15-20 hours per week with the flexibility of working across 2 or 3 days. 

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the purpose of this role is to ensure Healthengine receives timely payment for the services it provides and to ensure these transactions are recorded appropriately. The overall goal is to maintain our aged receivables, improve the number of days sales are outstanding (DSO) and ensure our monthly cash collection targets are met. 

Responsibilities:

• Performance of daily bank account reconciliations at an estimated volume of 20-50 transactions per day.

• Maintenance of all accounts receivable records 

• Resolving customer account queries and investigating any other irregularities

• Collection of customer overdue accounts including the sending of statements and liaising with debt collection agencies

• Assistance with the preparation of weekly and monthly DSO and aged receivables reporting

• Attending to up to 20 outbound customer debt follow-up calls per week, along with emails

• Providing cover and support to the broader Finance team including assistance with other ad-hoc finance tasks (as required)

About You

You're the kind of person who takes accountability in a fast-paced, autonomous and flexible environment. Fast may be your default (like us!) but you never, ever compromise on what’s important, willing to take a steady, more informed approach when it comes to maintaining the trust of our team and customers. You handle change like a pro, and continuous improvement is a way of life. You are not afraid to speak up and share your thoughts respectfully, with the intention of making positive change. You take initiative and drive your own learning journey without waiting for someone to point you in the right direction. And ultimately, you care: about people, health and innovation. 

Experience you’ll bring:

• You have the ability to negotiate effectively and professionally with a range of customers and/or colleagues, with a focus on customer retention. 

• You are comfortable working autonomously and willing to take full ownership of the responsibilities and tasks associated with the role.

• You are able to manage your own time effectively, multi-task when required and work well under pressure. 

• You are also comfortable with new systems and processes including the use of Microsoft Excel to prepare and replicate financial reports.

• 2+ years experience in a similar position

• Experience with Microsoft Office and an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel skills

• Exposure to any of NetSuite, ZenDesk or SalesForce CSM would be looked upon favourably

Additional Information

The perks behind the work

Healthengine is where you’ll be your best self. You’ll collaborate with smart, interesting people who will challenge you to be better. You will learn a lot and grow even more. Healthengine is the ideal workplace to bring ideas, make change and leave a lasting impact on your team and the industry. 

In addition to an array of growth opportunities, we also offer:

• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to balance work and life

• A vibrant social calendar of events, quarterly team-building activities and more

• Unlimited coffee and snacks, and a subsidised vending machine in our Perth office 

• Awesome discounts and salary packaging options through our benefit partner, Maxxia

• Access to learning resources to develop your personal and professional skills 

• Workplace wellness program, including extra leave and access to EAP and other wellbeing resources

• Extra leave so you can recharge and focus on your wellbeing 

• Support for you when it comes time to grow your family with paid parental leave

We're proud to share that Healthengine ranked 13th Best Workplace in Technology 2023 and are a certified Great Place to Work in Australia 2024.

Diversity and inclusion

At Healthengine, we believe in the power of a diverse work environment to fulfil our mission and better serve our providers and patients. We’ve created a culture that genuinely values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, knowing that our differences can inspire new ideas. We are fully committed to building and maintaining our inclusive environment where all voices are respected and heard. If you think you have what it takes but don't check all the boxes, reach out anyway - we’d love to hear from you.