How To Apply

How To Apply

1. Download and follow the instructions within the relevant job pack.
2. Download and complete the ACON Employment Application Form
3. Create a Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria as outlined in the job pack. Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role and how you’d use them to excel in this job. You should use statements with examples that clearly demonstrate your competency in a particular area.
4. Update your Resume (CV) with the latest information, certifications and employment history. Tell us about your current and previous employment experience and your education. Be sure to include your preferred name, contact details and preferred pronouns.
5. Email your complete application with these three documents in MS-Word or PDF format to: vacancy@acon.org.au

Application Checklist

Application Checklist

Before you submit your application, ensure you have the following:

• Completed ACON Employment Application form – ensuring that all questions are answered
• Cover Letter document outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria – as outlined in the Position Description.
• Resume (CV) document with your the latest information, certifications, and employment history.

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ACON Employment Application Form

ACON Enterprise Agreement

Manager, Gay and Bi+ Men’s Sexual Health Programs

Join ACON’s HIV and Sexual Health division and support a team across a diverse and engaging portfolio of programs including clinical services, peer work, health promotion and community outreach.

• This role leading ACON’s GBMSM (Gay, Bisexual and other Men who have sex with Men) Sexual Health team, plays a key role in supporting ACON’s efforts to end HIV transmission in NSW.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Manager, Gay and Bi+ Men’s Sexual Health Programs will:

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of GBMSM health promotion and education programs and services.
• Manage, inspire and motivate staff working to progress and evaluate high quality HIV and Sexual Health projects to continue to innovate and engage with the community members, to drive down HIV transmission and addressing HIV stigma.
• Represent ACON at relevant forums, reference groups, inter-agencies, research and other committees that focus on GBMSM sexual health.
• Provide leadership, strategic thinking and relationship management skills to support the delivery of ACON’s HIV and STI testing through ACON’s a[TEST] services.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and planning of evidence-based HIV/STI health promotion and prevention programs (or similar public health experience) and a commitment to addressing health inequity.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and services (including clinical services) across multiple sites to achieve desired outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills, including demonstrated results in managing a range of programs within a team.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining effective partnerships and collaborations across clinical, government and non-government sectors.

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides 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.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.
• Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:            $124,000 to $136,000 (total remuneration package, inclusive of superannuation and leave loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:        ACON’s Surry Hills (Sydney) Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).

Hours:          Full time (76 hours per fortnight) on a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

• Salary Packaging up to $30,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,899 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

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 highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Matthew Vaughan, Director of HIV and Sexual Health via email at mvaughan@acon.org.au  or (02) 9206 2000.

All applications must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
2. Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria and
3. Your Resume.

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack –Manager, Gay and Bi+ Men’s Sexual Health Programs 

Applications close: Sunday 14 April 2024 

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. 

Client Service Officer – Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACCVS) – Hunter Office

ACON is Australia’s largest health organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders; and offers a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing workplace.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in the community service sector particularly within aged care settings or strong personal understanding of navigating the aged care system.
• The ability to assess clients, volunteers, support with ACVVS matching processes and attend interagency meetings.
• A strong understanding working with aged care service providers and ability to support and promote the needs of older LGBTQ+ adults.
• A can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for working within the LGBTQ+ community and supporting the health and wellbeing of older LGBTQ+ people.

About ACON ACVVS:

You will be joining a small dynamic team of client service officers that support ACVVS recipients and volunteers to maintain meaningful and ongoing engagement with the older LGBTQ+ community. The role will operate from ACON’s Hunter office in a hybrid manner with a combination of in-office, work from home and outreach work. The role offers opportunities for ongoing learning and development as well as monthly external supervision.

Working at ACON:

ACON provides 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.

Salary:​    $55,535.20 to $62,206.40 gross per annum salary + superannuation + leave loading commensurate with skills and experience 

​You may also elect to salary package a portion of your salary (up to $30,000 gross-up value) tax-free.

Location:​    ACON’s Hunter Office.

Hours:​    Part-time (56 hours per fortnight) on 12 month fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension).

For more information about the roles, please contact Oscar Sanchez at osanchez@acon.org.au or (02) 9206

All applications must include:

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Client Service Officer – Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACCVS) – Hunter Office

Applications close: Sunday 4th May 2024

ACON is an EEO employer. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, people with HIV, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Regional Manager, Hunter

An opportunity to join a dynamic team responding to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Full-time, Newcastle-based role.

What’s ACON Regional Services?

ACON’s regional services are responsible for the delivery of ACON’s programs and services in regional NSW, with a focus on Health Promotion, Mental Health Services, and Needle Syringe Program operations and Harm Reduction.

The division employs a team of staff and volunteers at branch offices located in Newcastle and Lismore, and southern and far western NSW is covered by the Regional Outreach Team located in the Sydney office. The division has extensive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in regional NSW and often works in collaboration with Sydney-based teams to facilitate the implementation of ACON’s statewide initiatives developed by other divisions.

Ok, so what’s the role?

Reporting to the Director of Regional Services, the Regional Manager, Hunter will be responsible for establishing, delivering and supporting all aspects of ACON’s programs and services to communities within the Hunter, New England, Central Coast, and Western NSW regions.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Providing support and leadership in the strategic planning for regional and state-wide initiatives.
• Partnering with Local Health Districts, Primary Health Networks, service providers, and community groups to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV.
• Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of ACON staff and volunteers by providing supervision and training.
• Developing program reporting, schedules, budgets and analysis to ensure effective use of ACON’s resources.
• Consult with regional communities and service providers to assess gaps and pursue new opportunities to expand ACON’s outreach programs.
• Managing all staff, volunteers, facilities, and operations of ACON’s Newcastle office.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated management skills across projects, operations, financials, and human resources.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to build a cohesive team and support and develop high-performing staff.
• Experience and/or deep understanding of contemporary practice and methodologies for community development, health promotion, harm reduction, and peer education.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with other organisations and services.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, ACON’s communities, particularly people with HIV and those living in rural/regional areas.
• Proven ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and meet competing deadlines, demands and obligations.

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides 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.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.
• Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

What are the remuneration and working details? 

Salary:              $118,000 to $125,000 (Gross per annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:         ACON’s Newcastle Office

Hours:             Permanent, Full-Time, 76 hours per fortnight on an ongoing contract.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

• Salary Packaging up to $30,000 gross-up value (i.e., currently up to $15,899 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

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 Daniel McCarthy, Director of Regional Services, via email at dmccarthy@acon.org.au

All applications must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested.
2. Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria (max. 6 pages); and
3. Your Resume.

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack –Regional Manager, Hunter

Applications close: Sunday 28 April 2024 

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.