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.
Job Description
- We’re looking for an experienced and values driven National Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of inclusive cervical screening and sexual health clinics for LGBTQ+ communities across Australia.
- This role coordinates the national delivery of fixed site and pop-up sexual health and cervical screening clinics, working with partner organisations in every state and territory. You’ll play a central role in ensuring services are inclusive, trauma informed, culturally safe, and delivered to a high standard. The position supports ACON’s strategic goals in cancer prevention and screening, with a strong focus on equity and community partnership.
- Full-time [70] hours per fortnight) based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.
What’s the Cancer Programs you say?
You’ll join ACON’s Population Health Programs Unit, which brings together:
• LGBTQ+ Women’s Health
• Digital Engagement and Campaigns
• Cancer Programs
ACON’s Cancer Programs work nationally to reduce cancer disparities for LGBTQ+ communities through prevention, screening, social marketing, and service innovation.
A key initiative is Check OUT – a free, LGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma informed sexual health and cervical screening clinic delivered in partnership with Family Planning Australia. This role coordinates national delivery across six key pillars, including model of care, peer led approaches, clinical partnerships, service delivery, workforce capacity building, and digital communications.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The National Project Coordinator, Cancer Programs is responsible for coordinating national service delivery and partnerships. You will:
- Coordinate fixed site and pop-up cervical screening clinics across Australia.
- Manage contracts and relationships with LGBTQ+ partner organisations in each state and territory.
- Oversee clinic scheduling, logistics and operational planning.
- Support the development of inclusive resources, training materials and community engagement approaches.
- Monitor clinic performance and contribute to evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety protocols and funding requirements.
- Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to support high quality service delivery.
- Coordinate and support casual staff and project volunteers.
- Prepare clear, culturally sensitive updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, health promotion or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience coordinating health programs or services.
- Brings excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ communities and a clear commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Confident managing contracts and working across multiple partner organisations.
- Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and works well in complex national projects.
- Committed to trauma informed and culturally safe practice.
What else can we tell you?
- Salary: $93,053 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 a 1-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.
- 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 Ana Varua at avarua@acon.org.au or 0434 835 632.
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.
