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 on the lookout for a motivated and community-driven individual to join our Trans Health Equity team to support the delivery of impactful, community-led programs.
- You’ll support the delivery of community activities, workshops and initiatives, engaging directly with trans and gender diverse communities.
- Full-time 70 hours per fortnight based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.
What’s Trans Health Equity you say?
You'll be a part of the Trans Health Equity team, which leads ACON’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people in NSW through programs, partnerships, and evidence-informed initiatives.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The Community Health Promotion Officer – Trans Health Equity is essentially responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating community-led health promotion initiatives.
You will:
- Design, plan and deliver workshops, programs, events, and resources.
- Support initiatives such as Trans Vitality and TransHub.
- Build partnerships with community members, services and stakeholders to strengthen impact.
- Collect community feedback and support basic monitoring and reporting.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong understanding of trans and gender diverse communities.
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Has experience delivering community engagement or health promotion activities.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage day to day tasks independently.
What else can we tell you?
- Salary: Starting from $84,192.91 (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.
- 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?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.
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, please contact Adrian Mouhajer, Population Health Division, at amouhajer@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.
