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 a values driven Cancer Programs Lead to provide leadership across ACON’s Cancer Programs, including guiding the delivery of the Check OUT clinic and leading community engagement activities.
- This is a role for someone who enjoys working at both a strategic level and a hands on level, and who is just as comfortable contributing to planning and partnerships as they are pitching in at events and engaging directly with community.
- Full-time [70] hours per fortnight) based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.
What's the Cancer Program you ask?
The Cancer Programs Lead provides leadership across cancer prevention, screening, and related community programs. The role works closely with community members, clinical partners, government, and internal teams to deliver inclusive, evidence based, and community led initiatives that reduce cancer inequities for LGBTQ+ communities.
A key part of the role is guiding the Check OUT clinic, ACON’s free, LGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma informed screening clinic, and leading the delivery of community engagement activities across NSW and nationally.
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 to reduce cancer disparities for LGBTQ+ communities through prevention, screening, social marketing, community engagement, and service innovation.
Ok, so what’s the role?
As the Cancer Programs Lead, you will:
- Provide leadership across cancer prevention and screening initiatives
- Guide the delivery and development of the Check OUT clinic in partnership with clinical providers
- Lead the planning and delivery of community engagement activities, including events, outreach, and pop up activities
- Balance strategic planning with hands on delivery, including attending events and engaging directly with community
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community, clinical, and government partners
- Lead and support staff and project volunteers
- Ensure programs are evidence informed, inclusive, and trauma informed
- Contribute to evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Work collaboratively across ACON teams to deliver shared outcomes
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in health promotion, public health, community programs, or a related field
- Brings cancer knowledge, or a strong willingness to learn and build expertise
- Has experience leading or coordinating programs or projects
- Is confident working with communities and delivering activities on the ground
- Can work at both a strategic level and an operational, hands on level
- Builds strong relationships and communicates clearly
- Has experience working with, or a strong commitment to, LGBTQ+ communities
- Is committed to equity, inclusion, and trauma informed practice
What else can we tell you?
- Salary: $116,466 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 Scott Walsberger, Population Health Programs Unit Manager, Population Health Division, at swalsberger@acon.org.au or 0482 187 353.
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.
