Since we were established in Australia in 1959, we have funded world-class cardiovascular research, supported health professionals in their practice, developed health promotion activities, informed and educated the public, and assisted people with cardiovascular disease. Today, the life expectancy of Australians is about ten years longer for men and nine years longer for women. While the work over the past five decades has helped reduce the number of deaths, cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) remains one of Australia’s most devastating health problems. The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular disease. Our Culture The Heart Foundation has established an effective team structure, bringing together employees and volunteers to help fulfill our mission. We currently employ over 250 paid staff across Australia with offices in all capital cities, as well as some regional cities. Paid Employment The Heart Foundation provides employment opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including: - Health and Research, including Nurses, Nutritionists, Dietitians, Public Health professionals.
- Fund raising, including donor relations, direct mail, major gifts, event management, corporate relations, merchandising.
- Corporate functions including Finance, Administration, IT and Human Resources.
- Public Relations and Communications.
Volunteering Our volunteers come in all shapes and sizes - from those who dedicate their time every week to help us with opening and sorting mail, to those who speak on our behalf in regional areas, those who run walking programs, to board members offering their broad corporate achievements and business perspective, and a myriad of professional advisory committee members who bring subject matter expertise in research, or cardiology for example, to the table, ensuring that when the Heart Foundation provides guidance to Australia it is well informed. All staff Working at the Heart Foundation is a fulfilling experience - all employees contribute, either directly or indirectly, to the process of helping improve the heart health of Australians through research, education and support. Regular staff surveys tell us that over 90 per cent of our people believe in our purpose, the work we do and are committed to the organisation. Heart Foundation staff are resoundingly positive about the talent we employ, and the team spirit that abounds. We recruit both internally and externally to select the best people for positions to ensure we have the right team helping reduce the prevalence and severity of heart disease in Australia. Cycling Culture of Heart Foundation Naturally we care about our employees health so we actively support and encourage our staff to ride to work. Our offices provide Bicycle racks, Male & female showers, Lockers, Basic repair equipment such as pumps and tools for running repairs. We also have a Bicycle User Group to keep you informed of what's happening . We also have groups that participate in cycling events that we support such as the ones below: Wilson HTM Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge Sunday, 11 October 2009 Join 10,000 other cyclists in Qld's biggest bike ride. We also have |
