Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our Purpose:

• We create opportunities for people in our communities to live healthier, more connected lives

Our Vision:

• We strive to be a global leader in health, inclusion and HIV responses for all people in our communities

Our Values:

• COMMUNITY – We are made for and by our community. Lived experience is at the heart of what do and guides our decision-making.
• COLLABORATION – We work meaningfully with, and value the expertise of, our communities, colleagues, partners and allies.
• COMPASSION – We acknowledge the stigma, discrimination and inequality our communities face. We hold these experiences with care and compassion as we conduct our work.
• COURAGE – We strive to be courageous in who we are and the ways we work, constantly evolving, and working with integrity to ensure the best possible outcomes for our communities.
• EQUITY – We recognise that improving health outcomes requires varying levels of investment to help rectify structural inequities. We strive to work with an intersectional lens to champion the needs of our communities, recognising the systems that compound diverse and overlapping circumstances.

Events Support Officer

Gadigal Land/Sydney Office, Full-time.

Do you want to join a high performing team delivering exceptional events supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion?

• We are looking for someone to join the Pride Inclusion Programs Events Team that delivers five major events across the year promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion

What’s the Pride Inclusion Programs Events Team?

• ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs provides Australian employers, National and State Sporting Organisations, health and care-based organisations with specialist advice, training and consulting services covering all aspects of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusion.
• The Events Team delivers Australia’s only LGBTQ+ Workplace, Health and Sporting Inclusion Awards, in addition to the national Pride in Practice Conference and Pride in Sport Summit.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Events Support Officer provides support for all divisional events and event administration, from major annual events to smaller programmatic events.

You will:

• Assist with pre-event organisation and planning
• Work closely with Events Manager on all aspects of the events to ensure successful end-to-end execution of all divisional events
• Manage incoming orders for divisional-wide merchandise and distribution.

Who are we looking for?

• An enthusiastic team player that can demonstrate initiative with the ability to pick up processes quickly
• Someone with an eye for detail and the ability to communicate at all levels with a professional, confident manner
• Individual prepared to get involved in all aspects of events to develop a career within a small successful team

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:           $72,547 (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location:      ACON’s Gadigal lands/Sydney Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office)

Hours:         Full time, 70 hours per fortnight on 12-month contract with the possibility of extension (ability to work outside of hours for events when required)

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

• 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.
• 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 Colin Hyde, National Operations Manager, email at chyde@acon.org.au  or (02) 9206 2000.

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
   1. Cover Letter (max. one page) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
   2. Resume outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).

DOWNLOAD: Position Description

Applications Close: Sunday 15 February

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.

Care Coordinator / Counsellor

Do you believe in building safer, healthier futures for LGBTQ+ communities? At ACON, you’ll be part of a bold, community-driven organisation at the forefront of health and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ people.

• We’re on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our Care Coordinator/Counsellor team and provide critical support to LGBTQ+ people.
• This isn’t just another care coordination and counselling role; it’s a chance to help shape how community-based services truly meet the needs of LGBTQ+ communities.
• Part-time (42-56 hours per fortnight) role based in our Gadigal land (Sydney) office.

What’s ACON’s Care Coordination team?

The Care Coordinator/Counselling team focuses on trauma-informed, culturally safe, client-led, short-term interventions to clients of diverse sexualities and/or genders, and people living with HIV. We also provide specialist support to people living with HIV, trans people, and people who are experiencing current suicidal ideation or have recently made a suicide attempt. LGBTQ+ communities are expansive and diverse, and include LGBTQ+ people who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, on temporary visas, with disability, older, living in regional, rural and remote locations, at risk of incarceration or exiting imprisonment, and victim-survivors leaving violent situations.

We support LGBTQ+ people through counselling, case coordination, safety planning, advocacy, and referrals. We work to reduce barriers, challenge stigma, and strengthen pathways so that LGBTQ+ people can access the right support, at the right time.

Ok, so what’s the role?

As a Care Coordinator/Counsellor, you will:

• Provide trauma-informed counselling and care coordination to LGBTQ+ people, including people who presenting with multiple or complex needs.
• Support clients through safety planning, case management, and system navigation.
• Build collaborative relationships with external services and advocate for inclusive responses for LGBTQ+ communities.
• Contribute to service development and sector capacity building by feeding back community needs, trends, and best practice approaches.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone experienced and qualified in social work, counselling, psychology or a related field, and eligibility for accreditation with appropriate professional body (e.g. AASW, AHPRA).
• An individual who values inclusion and understands the unique barriers faced by LGBTQ+ communities, First Nations peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
• A compassionate, trauma-informed and strengths-based person, who is committed to working with people of diverse sexuality and/or genders, and people living with and affect by HIV.
• Someone with strong care coordination and counselling skills, and the ability to balance empathy with professional boundaries.
• An active collaborator who can also take initiative and work independently.

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.

We provide a flexible and supportive working environment. You’ll be part of the Care Coordination team in the Peer and Client Services Division, a highly varied team providing multi-disciplinary care, including counselling, peer support, and home-based care.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:           $93,053.00 to $95,055.00 FTE (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) [$51.128-$52.228 / hr + Super + LL], commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

Hours:         Part-Time (42-56 hours per fortnight) on a 1-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

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

• 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.
• 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 TL Tran, Team Leader, Care Coordination/Counselling via email at tltran@acon.org.au.

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
   1. Cover Letter (max. 3 pages) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
   2. Resume (max. 3 pages) outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).

DOWNLOAD: Position Description

Applications Close: Sunday, 22 February 2026

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.

Instructional Designer and Trainer

Be instrumental in developing and delivering educational resources to improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in their workplaces, accessing healthcare, and participating in sports.

Ever wanted to combine your training expertise with your passion for supporting LGBTQ+ communities? ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic educator to design and deliver impactful LGBTQ+ inclusion training across our national suite of programs. In this role, you will develop and design educational content for our three membership programs—Pride in Diversity, Pride in Sport, and Pride in Health + Wellbeing—as well as for Pride Training, our public‑facing, fee‑for‑service education offering. You will also facilitate the delivery of standard training sessions to program members, helping organisations build safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people through high‑quality, evidence‑based inclusion education.

What’s ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs you say?

ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs (APIP) comprises three national membership programs that support organisations to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion across key sectors: Australian workplaces (Pride in Diversity), Australian sport (Pride in Sport), and Australian health and wellbeing services (Pride in Health + Wellbeing). These programs provide sector‑specific expertise, tailored organisational support, and rigorous, evidence‑based LGBTQ+ inclusion education designed to strengthen knowledge, build confidence, and improve the culture and lived experience of LGBTQ+ people.

Alongside these membership programs, APIP also delivers Pride Training, ACON’s public‑facing, fee‑for‑service education offering. Pride Training provides core LGBTQ+ inclusion education, a suite of eLearning courses, and the ability to develop bespoke training solutions tailored to the needs of individual organisations. This work draws on the breadth of expertise across ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs and our specialist instructional design capability, ensuring all training is grounded in contemporary evidence, best practice, and high‑quality learning design.

Ok, so what’s the role?

This position sits within the Quality, Training and Research (QTR) unit, which provides industry‑leading research, evidence‑based educational content, and quality assurance to support the vision and delivery of ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs (APIP). QTR ensures all offerings across the division remain current, accurate, and consistent. This includes oversight of training content, index processes, data extraction and reporting, and the quality and consistency of all educational outputs across membership programs, fee‑for‑service training, and external research partnerships.

The Instructional Designer and Trainer will support the development, design, and delivery of educational content across all four APIP programs—Pride in Diversity, Pride in Sport, Pride in Health + Wellbeing, and Pride Training. This includes contributing to the creation of eLearning modules, facilitating instructor‑led training, and working with organisations to develop tailored training solutions that respond to their unique needs through evidence‑based learning strategies.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Instructional Design and Training Manager, Program Leads, clients, and other subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand key audiences, identify learning objectives, and shape training approaches that meet the specific needs of each organisation. You will also support the development of the resources required to deliver these plans effectively, ensuring all education is grounded in contemporary evidence, best practice, and high‑quality instructional design methodologies. The role blends strategic learning design with hands‑on facilitation, contributing directly to improved LGBTQ+ inclusion across workplaces, sporting environments, health services, and the broader community.

You will:

• Work closely with the Instructional Design and Training Manager, membership Programs Leads, clients, and other SMEs and stakeholders to develop, create, and deliver Pride-in Programs educational content.
• Lead content development projects for all Pride in- programs (PID, PIS, PIHW, PT), including accompanying resources, decks, facilitator guides and ad-hoc supplementary content
• Develop evidence‑based eLearning courses that drive strong engagement and long‑term retention of key concepts.
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts to ensure all curricula is current, evidence-based and ethically delivered, with a particular focus on community safety and potential triggers.
• Ensure currency, accuracy and consistency of messaging across all Pride in- training modules.
• Build staff capability in new and updated content through user acceptance testing, socialisation of changes, and targeted train‑the‑trainer programs.
• Support the design and content management of endorsed trainer programs.
• Deliver facilitated training to fee-for-service customers.
• Provide back-up training to support the membership program teams during peak activity.
• Perform other duties to assist with the work of the division as requested by the Instructional Design and Training Manager.

Who are we looking for?:

• 3–5 years’ experience designing and developing engaging, innovative evidence-based training and learning materials.
• Demonstrated advanced application of best-practice learning methodologies (e.g., adult learning principles, ADDIE, COM-B, 70:20:10), including designing for diverse learner needs, typically gained through substantial relevant professional experience and/or formal study.
• Proven experience developing facilitated learning (face-to-face and webinars), supported by high-quality learning collateral.
• Expertise in eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to design intuitive, accessible and engaging learning experiences that are fit for varied industries and professional contexts.
• Ability to assess learning needs, define clear and measurable learning objectives, design fit‑for‑purpose learning strategies, and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs, stakeholders, customers and teams to analyse needs and design effective learning solutions.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills, including confidence as a public speaker and educator.
• Understanding of LGBTQ+ communities, including challenges faced in workplace, sport and/or health and wellbeing contexts.

Desirable

• Specific qualifications in adult education.
• Experience developing and delivering learning for senior leaders, executives and boards.
• Coding skills (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to customise eLearning, improve interactivity, and enhance front-end functionality.

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.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team of individuals within ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, who support organisations Australia-wide to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people.

What’s the remuneration and working details? 

Salary:                 $93,053 (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location:            ACON’s Gadigal kand/Surry Hills (Sydney) Office, with flexible working options a possibility.

Hours:                 Full-Time, 70 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 $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.
• 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 Oliver Alexander, Instructional Design and Training Manager, via email at oalexander@acon.org.au or 0434 859 024.

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
   1. Cover Letter (max. one page) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
   2. Resume outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).

DOWNLOAD: Position Description

Applications close: Sunday 8 March 2026

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.

Team Leader, Care Coordination

Want to be part of helping LGBTQ+ communities in NSW?

Please apply without delay – we are assessing applicants as we go

What’s ACON’s Peer and Client Services?

• The Peer and Client Services division works alongside LGBTQ+ people to support their health and wellbeing through one-on-one or group interventions. Our community-led service offerings bring together a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ communities and meaningful, tailored support. Whether through peer work, counselling, care coordination or group work we create safe, affirming spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
• We are looking for someone to join our Sydney team and play a vital role in supporting our care coordinators/counsellors.

Ok, so what’s the role?

ACON provides services to people living with (PLHIV), affected by or at risk of HIV, and to sexually and/or gender diverse people in NSW that are aged 18 or over. This position is responsible for:

1. The line supervision and support of ACON’s care coordination/counselling team to ensure the highest quality support to PLHIV, and to sexuality and gender diverse people.
2. Lead and support team functions related to service quality and performance, including monitoring and reporting on KPIs, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives, facilitating team meetings, supporting staff through the Learning & Development framework, and coordinating Professional Development Processes (PDPs) to ensure alignment with clinical standards and organisational goals.
3. Managing a small counselling/care coordination caseload using a short-term, solution-focused counselling approach to clients presenting with a range of mental health needs relating to HIV, gender and sexuality, mental health and substance support as well as ageing and domestic and family violence.

Who are we looking for?

This positions main responsibilities are:

• Plan, schedule, deliver and evaluate ACON’s care coordination/counselling services to achieve established goals and objectives in line with ACON’s Business and Strategic Plans.
• Provide regular line supervision and de-briefing support to your team of care coordinator/counsellors.
• Contribute to regular Peer and Client Service Team Leader meetings to best identify ways of meeting community needs and supporting the sustainability and wellbeing of the overall Sydney Peer and Client Services team.
• Support care coordinator/counsellors to utilise a range of best practice strategies within ACON’s model of care, including effective care and support strategies for clients
• Consult on Counselling and Care Coordination Services policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensure you team collects and records high quality client information in the electronic client record database.
• Actively lead team meetings and participate in broader unit meetings, general staff meetings, quality improvement and professional development strategies.
• Continually enhance networks with primary health care, agencies and external service providers to ensure that all clients are provided with a comprehensive range of options and referrals.
• Provide short-term solutions focused counselling and care coordination to a caseload of between 6-10 clients of PLHIV, and people of diverse sexuality and gender.

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:                 $103,911 to $109,953 (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location:            ACON’s Gadigal land / Sydney Office with some flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).

Hours:                Full-Time, 70 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 $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.
• 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 Megan Stevens, Operations Manager, Peer and Client Services via email at mstevens@acon.org.au.

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
   1. Cover Letter outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
   2. Resume outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).

DOWNLOAD: Position Description

Applications Close: Sunday 8 March 2026

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.

How To Apply

How To Apply

1. Download the PDF Position Description in the “How can I find out more details and apply?” section of the vacancy listing you wish to apply for – and ensure you meet the Selection Criteria for the role.
2. Create a Cover Letter (as a PDF or MS Word file) addressing how you meet the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Ensure that you outline how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of the role and how you’d use them to excel in this job, and how the role aligns with your Personal Values and Interests. You should use statements with examples that clearly demonstrate your competency against each of the Selection Criteria.
3. Update your Resume / CV (as a PDF or MS Word file) with the latest information, certifications, and employment history. Ensure that you outline your Current and Previous Employment and Training. Be sure to include your:
   • Name, Contact Details and preferred Pronouns
   • Education History and Major / Minor Study Fields
   • Qualifications achieved, Honours and Publications
   • Paid Work Experience, Internships, and Volunteer work
4. Click the link to the ACON Employment Application Form in the “How can I find out more details and apply?” section of the vacancy listing you wish to apply for, and ensure that you complete all details where requested; including attaching your:
   • Cover Letter
   • Resume

Application Checklist

Application Checklist

Before you submit your application, ensure you have:

• Completed the online ACON Employment Application Form specific to the role you’re applying for – ensuring that all questions have been answered.
• Attached your Cover Letter document within the online form (as a PDF or MS Word file) outlining how you meet each of the Selection Criteria – as outlined in the Position Description.
• Attached your Resume / CV document within the online form (as a PDF or MS Word file) with all your employment and training information, along with your qualifications and certifications.
• Click the “Submit form” button.

Downloads

Downloads

ACON Enterprise Agreement

ACON Impact Strategy 2025-2030

How Does Recruitment Work at ACON?

There are five main steps in the process:

1) Application

ACON receives your application pack. You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your documents.

2) Shortlisting

A selection panel of 2-4 qualified persons will review all the applications and offer interviews to those applicants whose applications best address the requirements of the position.

3) Interview

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted by the Recruiting Manager and invited to an interview. Your interview will take the form of a question-and-answer session. At your interview, you will be met be a panel of current ACON staff members who will have read your application and are eager to learn more about you and how you can apply your skills and experiences to our work. While we understand interviews can be nerve-racking, we aim to make our interview processes as transparent and comfortable as possible. We encourage you to wear what you feel comfortable in and let us know if you require any workplace adjustments. The interview is also an opportunity for you to ask us questions.

4) Offer

The decision to make you an offer is based on your written application, your interview, and successful Referee Checks, Criminal Record Checks, Proof of Vaccination and Working with Children Checks (if applicable).

5) Acceptance and Commencement

Once a start date has been agreed, you will receive a commencement pack from the People and Culture team including your contract and other documents (E.g., ACON Code of Conduct, Tax Declaration, Bank Deposit Form, Superannuation Choice Form, etc.). Once these are returned to the People and Culture team, you are ready to start work on your agreed date.

How long does it take to hear back on my application?

If you submitted your application at acon.org.au you will receive immediate acknowledgement and information regarding the date by which all successful applicants will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you are successful in gaining an interview, the Recruiting Manager will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time for interview. If you are not selected for an interview, you will not receive any further notifications regarding your application for this role. We appreciate the time you took to respond to our advertisement, and for your interest in ACON, and encourage you to apply for future roles that are advertised that fit your skills and experience.