Smile Squad Engagement & Program Coordinator

Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. 

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. 

Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. 

When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. 

healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

About the Role 
The Smile Squad Engagement & Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of the Smile Squad program to specialist and mainstream schools. You will lead engagement with schools, coordinate staffing and site logistics, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery. 
You’ll act as the key liaison between schools, internal teams, and community stakeholders, ensuring the program is accessible, impactful, and delivered efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities 
•    Drive the growth of the Smile Squad program by identifying, engaging, and attracting new schools, while managing the end-to-end onboarding process to ensure a smooth and successful implementation.
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective school partners, school leaders, internal teams, and key stakeholders to drive ongoing engagement, attract new schools to the Smile Squad program,
•    Lead service scheduling, staff rosters and site logistics to optimise service delivery 
•    Monitor operational performance in alignment with program KPIs and recommend improvements 
•    Represent and promote the Smile Squad program in meetings, school visits, and community forums 
•    Contribute to budget tracking, resource planning, and quality improvement initiatives 
•    Ensure services are delivered in line with OHV policies, values, and safety standards 
 

About You 
To succeed in this role, you will have: 
•    A tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Development, Education, Project Management, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience) 
•    1 – 2 years’ experience in successfully leading the coordination of similar community engagement programs in health, education, or community sectors 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
•    Strong organisational and time management abilities 
•    Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment 
•    A passion for equity and improving health outcomes for children 

What We Offer 
•    A rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact on children’s oral health 
•    Supportive and values-driven workplace culture 
•    Flexible work options 
•    Salary and conditions as per the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) EBA   

How to Apply 
Click "Apply" and submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria in the position description.