Loddon Health Broker

Loddon Health Broker

Closing date: 10/08/2026 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Wedderburn

Department: Community Wellbeing

Compensation: Hourly Rate AUD $52.21 - $58.00

Employment type: Fixed Term

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person to join the Healthy Loddon Campaspe team, as a health broker in the Loddon Shire.

The primary focus of this role is to support the planning and delivery of the Healthy Loddon Campaspe activation projects to ensure successful project delivery and support health and wellbeing across the Shire.

The Loddon Health Broker will work across Council and community to build health and wellbeing into decision making, for improved health outcomes

If you’re looking for a new and rewarding opportunity, this may very well be the job for you!

This is a part time, fixed term position, to 31 July 2027, based in our Wedderburn office.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

· demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, population health, community development and place-based approaches

· understanding of systems thinking, collective impact and community-led approaches, with the ability to identify leverage points that influence long-term health and wellbeing outcomes

· developed analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to interpret demographic, health and community data to inform strategic planning, policy development and evidence-based decision making

· ability to influence organisational and partner decision-making by embedding health and wellbeing considerations into strategic planning, policies and service delivery

For further information regarding this position, please contact Wendy Gladman, Loddon Shire Director Community Wellbeing on (03) 5494 1200.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the “apply now” button and follow the prompts.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

Loddon Shire Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Loddon.

If you have any support or access requirements or would like to speak to someone about employment process, please contact our organisation development department on (03) 5494 1200.

Loddon Shire Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Loddon Shire Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Loddon Shire Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

Applications for this position will close Monday 10 August 2026 at 5:00pm.