Join our team
One Heart, One Team
The Heart Foundation is committed to improving the heart outcomes and health inequalities of Australians. Our team of welcoming, supportive and passionate people work together to deliver our strategy and purpose: One Heart, One Team.
Every individual is empowered to make an impactful difference through challenging and meaningful work.
Our team values
Our values inspire our employees and volunteers to fight for all Australian hearts
Collaborative
We tap into each other’s strengths and learn from our mistakes and successes.
Dynamic
We make timely decisions that enable us to shape and adapt to change.
Passionate
We are a positive and inspiring workplace.
Visionary
We feel empowered to make changes and encourage each other to turn our vision into reality.
Integrity
We’re respectful and transparent, always standing up for what’s right.
Our culture
People are at the heart of all we do. The Heart Foundation recognises everyone as more than just an employee and provides a workplace that helps manage the work-life balance.
As a team, we’re accountable, empowered, integrated and community-focused. By joining us, you’ll be working towards a better future for all Australian hearts.
Wellness in the workplace
Our staff wellness program supports multiple aspects of wellbeing and encourages a healthy lifestyle.
Thrive at the Heart Foundation
Thrive is our staff wellness program. It takes a holistic approach, covering physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing, and an overall healthy lifestyle.
A healthy lifestyle at work
At the Heart Foundation, we promote a culture of health with walking programs, walking meetings and a healthy catering policy.
Employee wellbeing
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports you and your immediate family with free access to confidential counselling 24/7 and an app with helpful resources.
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Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...
Help Keep families together this Christmas
Help Keep families together this Christmas
Help Keep families together this Christmas
Together, we can make heart disease history. Donate today to help fund ground-breaking heart research and keep families together this Christmas. ...
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...
Support and resources for health care professionals
Support and resources for health care professionals
Support and resources for health care professionals
Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Food and nutrition position statements
Food and nutrition position statements
Food and nutrition position statements
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...
Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health
Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health
The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Find heart healthy seafood recipes...
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...
CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
This consensus statement contains recommendations for assessing CVD risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged under 35....
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Statistics and information on coronary heart disease in Australia ...
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...
Meditation helped Grant recover from his heart attack
Meditation helped Grant recover from his heart attack
Meditation helped Grant recover from his heart attack
Thankfully for Grant Byrne, a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, some quick thinking helped him avoid a stairway to heaven. Read Grant’s heart attack story now. ...
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Media Release - 15 September 2020...
Heart Foundation Tick
Heart Foundation Tick
Heart Foundation Tick
The Tick Program has made a substantial contribution to the health of Australians over the past 26 years....
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Information and resources for health professionals....
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...
My health for life program
My health for life program
My health for life program
The Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program...
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Media Release - 30 June 2020 ...
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
We want to make it easier for South Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....