ACON is Australia’s largest health promotion organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives.
We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.
Do you want to leap into a career that promotes the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities in Greater Western Sydney? Eager to support community through workshops, events and social media? Find out more about our dynamic team and work!
- We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join our Greater Western Sydney (GWS) team to support community development and health promotion for LGBTQ+ communities out west.
- This role is a chance for you to help shape inclusive, innovative health promotion for LGBTQ+ communities in GWS.
- Full-time (70 hours per fortnight) based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.
What’s Greater Western Sydney you say?
You'll be a part of the GWS team, which is a highly focused team, devoted to promoting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities in GWS, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds. Through community engagement and social media, this team develops the personal skills and knowledge within these communities to empower them to make informed decision about HIV and their broader sexual and general health.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The Community Health Promotion Officer, Greater Western Sydney role is essentially responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sexual health promotion and peer-based programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ people and communities located in Greater Western Sydney. You will:
- Create tailored services and programs that address the sexual health needs of the LGBTQ+ communities of GWS.
- Design, plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities such as workshops, outreach events, forums and online initiatives.
- Train and support a team of passionate volunteers to deliver ACON’s health initiatives.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone with:
- A thorough understanding of/or lived experience of LGBTQ+ and multicultural communities in GWS.
- Experience in peer-group facilitation, training and/or public speaking.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work with different styles of communication.
- Initiative and can work autonomously within a collaborative team.
- Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- An understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities, particularly people living with HIV/AIDS.
What else can we tell you?
- Salary: $72,547.00 to $75,621.00 Gross Annual Salary (PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading)
- Location: ACON’s Gadigal (Surry Hills) office, with some flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).
- Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on an ongoing contract.
- Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
- Flexible working options.
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
How can I find out more details and apply?
We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.
For more information on the role, including a full position description, please contact Jenny Nguyen, Team Leader Greater Western Sydney, via email at jnguyen@acon.org.au.
If you are ready to apply, please apply via the 'Apply' function at the end of this page.
We look forward to receiving your application.
