Why work at ACON?

At ACON, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.

With our head office located on Gadigal Country in Surry Hills and regional offices on Awabakal Country in Newcastle and Bundjalung Country in Lismore, we deliver services and programs locally, across New South Wales, and nationally.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits of working at ACON include:

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Working from home arrangements available from the first day and free comprehensive counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Leave Entitlements: Including an additional 5 days at the end of the year for our shutdown period, additional Personal/Carer’s Leave days above NES.
• Community Leave Entitlements: First Nations Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Paid Parental Leave (both caregivers 14 weeks), Public Holiday Swap … and more!
• Career Growth: Tailored learning and development planning, annual learning allowance and education scholarships to encourage continuous learning, and paid education leave.
• Flare Benefits: Enjoy exclusive employee perks, including discounts from leading retailers, wellbeing providers and financial institutions

Make an Impact

When you join ACON, you become part of an organisation dedicated to creating healthier, more inclusive communities. Every role contributes to improving health outcomes, advancing social justice, and supporting our communities to thrive.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is one of ACON's greatest strengths. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We strongly encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and LGBTQ+ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ people of colour.

Join us and help create a healthier and more inclusive future for our communities.