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At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

The National Centre for Farmer Health is a research, service delivery and education centre that provides national leadership to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farm men and women, farm workers, their families and communities across Australia. The Centre is a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University and is based in Hamilton, Victoria.

Administrative Assistant

Fixed Term Part Time 
0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Applications close:  15 September 2024

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide efficient, effective, and focused administrative support to our staff, community, students, and collaborative partners. As part of an innovative and multidisciplinary team, the Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in the day-to-day clerical operations of the Centre.

You will work closely with academic staff from Deakin University’s School of Medicine and Western District Health Service, contributing to our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of farmers and rural communities. Since our establishment in 2008, we have become a leading point of contact for farmers, rural communities, health professionals, and industry partners. We are committed to expanding our reach and ensuring that farmers everywhere can benefit from our evidence-based, farmer-focused initiatives.

If you are a proactive and organised individual with a passion for supporting a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Project Officer

Fixed Term Part Time
0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Applications close:  22 September 2024

As a Project Officer, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of a variety of NCFH projects from inception to completion. You will provide essential administrative, clerical, and stakeholder engagement support, ensuring that project milestones and deliverables are met. Your responsibilities will include monitoring project plans and budgets, coordinating the dissemination of resources and service offerings, and preparing a range of project-related documents for stakeholders, such as status updates, presentations, marketing materials, reports, and budgets. You will also manage the flow of information to keep all parties informed and engaged.

Find out more about our past students here: Students at NCFH | National Centre for Farmer Health

You can read about Deakin career opportunities here: Careers at Deakin | Deakin

You can explore open positions at Western District Health Service here: Careers – Western District Health Service (wdhs.net)

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply.  This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.

Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities. The National Centre for Farmer Health is a partnership between Western District Health Service a leading Sub-Regional referral centre and Deakin University.