Community Health Promotion Officer: Young Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men

Ever wanted to make a positive difference as an LGBTQ+ person in your communities?

Now is your chance!

We are on the lookout for someone to join the Peer Education team and play a vital role in implementing our programs for young Gay, Bi+, and Queer men!

What’s the Peer Education team you say?

ACON’s Peer Education team is a diverse and dynamic team within the Community Partnerships and Priority Population Programs unit and HIV and Sexual Health Division that delivers several unique projects throughout the year including programs that target the sexual health and wellbeing needs of young Gay, Bil+, and Queer Men (trans and cis) to ensure they have the skills and sexual health knowledge needed to make empowered and informed choices about HIV, sexual health, and their general wellbeing.

You will be joining a passionate team who strive to improve equity and health outcomes for all within our communities.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer: Young Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men is responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a range of health promotion activities such as workshops, outreach events and forums that target the sexual health and wellbeing needs of GBQMSM (trans and cis). You will:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate various activities, including online health promotion activities, forums, events, and other health education resources.
• Run workshops and events for GBQMSM (trans and cis) aged 18 – 26 with a focus on sexual identity, coming out, relationships, the gay community, sex and sexual health, HIV and other issues that may concern GBQMSM (trans and cis) within the inner-city and greater Sydney area.
• Work alongside our valuable volunteers to support the development of their skills and knowledge base to facilitate health education workshops and events as part of ACON’s peer education programs.

Who are we looking for?:

• A creative and enthusiastic team member with a passion for the health and wellbeing of our communities.
• Someone with a keen eye for detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills to excel in volunteer and facilitator engagement.
• Someone with experience in program development, peer group facilitation, training, and/or public speaking.

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides a diverse, nurturing, and fun workplace. ACON’s employees and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and working at ACON would see you join a community of passionate people trying 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:          $69,924 to $80,444 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

Hours:         Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight).

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 end of year/New Year’s shutdown period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How to 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 with the capacity to grow, learn and a passion for the cause are more than welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all genders to apply.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out more by downloading the Job Pack here.

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. 3 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

Applications close: Sunday 13 October 2024

Team Leader – Greater Western Sydney

Ready to make a real impact in the LGBTQ+ communities of Greater Western Sydney?

We’re seeking a motivated and passionate Team Leader to drive ACON’s mission and make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

What’s Greater Western Sydney team?

The Greater Western Sydney team, within our Community Partnerships and Priority Populations Unit, is a crucial component of ACON and the broader NSW HIV sector.

This team focuses on delivering culturally safe and relevant health and sexual health promotion programs, specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals within the culturally diverse communities of Greater Western Sydney.

The team leader is responsible for guiding a small specialist team in executing these programs, which include community engagement, health education, and the development of resources aimed at reducing stigma and increasing health literacy.

What’s the role?

The Team Leader – Greater Western Sydney is vital in ensuring that ACON’s services are inclusive and effective in meeting the needs of LGBTQ+ people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds in Greater Western Sydney. You will:

• Deliver and evaluate health promotion programs targeting LGBTQ+ communities from multicultural backgrounds.
• Build relationships and trust within these communities to enhance service delivery.
• Establish a strong volunteer base and strengthen partnerships across the region.
• Support ACON’s broader Multicultural Engagement Plan and contribute to the organisation’s HIV and sexual health initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

• Deep Cultural Competence and Lived Experience: The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of, or lived experience within, multicultural LGBTQ+ communities. This includes knowledge of the specific health, sexual health, and support needs of these communities, especially within the diverse cultural landscape of Greater Western Sydney. Their ability to navigate and connect with culturally and linguistically diverse groups is essential to success in the role.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management Skills: The candidate must possess excellent leadership abilities, capable of supervising and motivating a small team while managing multiple projects. They should also have high-level stakeholder management skills to build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, volunteers, and external stakeholders, ensuring the effective delivery of health promotion programs across different communities.

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides a diverse, nurturing, and fun workplace. ACON’s employees and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and working at ACON would see you join a community of passionate people who 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:          $89,689.60 to $100,154.60 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:      ACON’s Gadigal/Sydney Office, with flexible working options away from the office.

Hours:         Permanent, Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight).

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.

See more information by downloading the Team Leader – Greater Western Sydney job pack here.

How to 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 with the capacity to grow, learn and a passion for the cause are more than welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Scott McNaughton, Manager, Community Partnerships and Priority Population Programs, via email at smcnaughton@acon.org.au (02) 9206 2076.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at www.acon.org.au/jobs.

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. 3 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

          Applications close: Sunday 20 October 2024

Policy and Research Officer

Are you passionate about HIV and public health policy, and LGBTQ+ health equity?

• Be part of a team that plays a significant role in setting the policy agenda for HIV and LGBTQ+ health in NSW.
• Dive into new research to produce high quality evidence-based policy papers and submissions.
• Support the development of ethical research about our communities. .

ACON is seeking a dedicated Research and Policy Officer to join our Policy, Strategy, and Research Division. This critical role involves producing high quality, timely policy papers and submissions on HIV, the health of people living with or at risk of acquiring HIV, and LGBTQ+ health equity. The role also involves coordinating ACON’s involvement in research, which is critical to ensuring our policy positions and programs remain evidence-based.

As the Policy and Research Officer, you’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently produce high quality written papers, contribute to advocacy initiatives, and work to grow the evidence base about our communities’ health and wellbeing. Your work will have a significant impact in working toward our purpose of creating opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives, and toward ending HIV transmissions and HIV-related stigma.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Help shape the policy agenda around HIV and LGBTQ+ health in NSW.
• Equity: Contribute to advocacy initiatives that will positively impact the lives of those in our communities, especially those who experience intersecting forms of marginalisation.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a passionate team committed to equity, evidence, and community-led advocacy.
• Flexibility: ACON has flexible working arrangements, generous salary-packaging, and opportunities for tailored learning and development.

If you’re ready to drive positive change and champion health equity for LGBTQ+ communities and people living with and at risk of HIV, apply today. Together, we can eliminate HIV transmission and HIV-related stigma, and improve health outcomes for all in our communities.

What’s the Policy, Strategy and Research Division?

ACON’s PSR Division advocates for policy changes with the goal of ending HIV transmissions and HIV-related stigma, and improving health outcomes within our communities. Our approach is informed by research, client data, and the lived experiences of our communities. We focus on several key areas:

• Research: We work in partnership with community and researchers to enhance the evidence base for effective community-informed responses to HIV and LGBTQ+ health issues.
• Advocacy: We engage with community partners, governments, and other groups, to advocate for policy reforms and increased investments in programs aimed at ending HIV transmission, improving the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV), and promoting health equity within LGBTQ+ communities.
• Strategic Initiatives and Services: We lead the development of strategic initiatives and innovative services, while also strengthening staff’s ability to adapt to evolving community needs through internal capacity building events.
• Funding and New Grants: We collaborate with teams across ACON to diversify funding sources and expand health promotion programs.

The PSR Division is dedicated to ending HIV and enhancing health outcomes through evidence-based approaches, advocacy, strategic initiatives, and funding diversification.

As part of our Division, you will work in collaboration with a number of internal and external stakeholders to improve health outcomes in our communities by advocating for policy change across all levels of Government, and expanding the evidence base from which we can build effective policy platforms.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Policy and Research Officer forms an integral part of the Policy, Strategy and Research Division by producing efficient, high quality written policy papers, submissions to Inquiries, and letters to decision-makers on a range of topics across HIV and the spectrum of LGBTQ+ health, across multiple levels and departments of Government, including parliamentary inquiries, letters to MPs, feedback to Government Strategies, and participation in community-led advocacy initiatives.

The Policy and Research Officer also coordinates ACON’s participation in research initiatives. As secretariat of ACON’s Research Ethics Review Committee, you will be responsible for facilitating meetings with the Committee, taking minutes, and communicating outcomes to researchers. You will also be involved in coordinating research initiatives that ACON supports, including the GBQ+ Community Periodic Survey. You will also be responsible for organising forums to communicate the latest research to ACON staff, and where appropriate, our communities.

You will leverage your expertise in public health policy and community-led research to collaborate across the organisation and with external stakeholders to build the evidence base and influence decision-makers towards inclusive and affirming policy and practice.

As a member of the Policy, Strategy and Research Division, you will work flexibly to be part of the team by assisting in the coordination and delivery of organisational strategic initiatives and events, grant applications, and by participating, where appropriate, in advisory groups, attending conferences, and stakeholder meetings to ensure that the needs of our communities are represented, prioritised and met.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking high quality policy research and analysis.
• Understanding of the workings of government: Commonwealth, State and Local, and of the health sector.
• Ability to engage in advocacy planning and implementation to effect change.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research processes, including data collection, research and evaluation methodologies, ethics processes, writing reports and other papers.
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate ACON research activities, including relationship building, the identification of research opportunities and promoting research studies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal presentation skills, diplomatic and effective liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to organise, administer, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities, particularly people with HIV and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We strongly encourage applications from LGBTQ+ people, including LGBTQ+ First Nations people and those with diverse cultural backgrounds.

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:                 $89,689.60 – $100,154.60 FTE (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

Hours:             Permanent, Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on an ongoing basis. We will also consider part-time or job-sharing options for the right candidate.

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

Sounds like the role for you? Download the Job Info Pack for Policy and Research Officer here.

For more information on the role, please contact Lucy Watson, Manager, Policy, Strategy, Research at lwatson@acon.org.au or 0482 168 041.

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. 5 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 4 pages).

Applications close: Monday 7th October 2024

Community Health Promotion Officer – Sexualised Drug Use (Part-time)

Ready to make a difference in the lives of Gay, Bi+, and MSM individuals by empowering communities through education and support for optimal health outcomes? Join us!

• We are on the lookout for someone to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in implementing our peer-based health promotion program “M3THOD.”

What’s Community Health Promotion – Sexualised Drug Use you say?

Our unit is dedicated to delivering peer-based programs and services aimed at ensuring optimal sexual and general health outcomes for Gay, Bi+, and MSM individuals who engage in sexualised drug use. We focus on harm reduction, sexual health education, mental health, and overall well-being. Our goal is to create a supportive and informed community that can make healthier choices.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer – Sexualised Drug Use is a key player in delivering peer education services focused on harm reduction and health promotion. You will:

• Provide education on harm reduction, sexual health, mental health, and general well-being.
• Engage with the community to foster a supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to achieve health promotion goals.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone passionate about supporting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community.
• An individual with a strong understanding of harm reduction, sexual health, and mental health.
• A proactive and collaborative team player who can also work autonomously.
• A person with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.

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:                 $50,412 to $60,806 (FTE Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:            ACON’s Gadigal / Sydney Office, and numerous clinical sites in the inner city.

Hours:                Permanent, Part-Time (42 hours per fortnight).

The role may also require working evenings up until 8pm, and some Saturdays.

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 Bo Justin Xiao, Coordinator – via email BJXiao@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. 3 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 4 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Community Health Promotion Officer – Sexualised Drug Use (Part-time)

Applications close: Sunday 15 September 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.

Team Leader, Community Health Promotion – Hunter

Want to be part of helping LGBTQ+ communities in Regional NSW? Join us now!

• We’re on the lookout for someone to play a vital leadership role in delivering health promotion and community development initiatives in Regional NSW.

What’s ACON’s Regional Services you say?

Our regional teams engage with LGBTQ+ people, community members and people living with HIV (PLHIV) in providing care coordination, peer support, counselling services, delivering health promotion campaigns, undertaking community development and peer education initiatives, supporting community groups and events, providing training and support to mainstream services, and providing access to the needle and syringe program.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Team Leader, Community Health Promotion – Hunter is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Community Health Promotion Team, providing services across the Hunter, Central Coast, New England, and Western NSW regions. This includes the planning and delivery of ACON’s health promotion campaigns and community development responses with PLHIV, or people affected by HIV, and to sexuality and gender diverse people (LGBTQ+). There is a requirement for the person in this position to travel frequently within NSW and is based at ACON’s Newcastle office.

You will:

• In consultation with the Regional Manager, lead and drive the successful delivery of health promotion services and activities to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) and other deliverables are met.
• Manage, support and lead Community Health Promotion Officers (CHPOs) and volunteer workers to achieve the goals and objectives of ACONs’ Business Plan and related strategies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion activities and materials.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to adapt ACON services and programs to meet regional community needs.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone with confidence in their abilities to lead and support teams to achieve great outcomes in partnership with the communities ACON serves.
• A person with strong skills in building relationships and networks with community members and stakeholders.
• Someone with an understanding of the health, social, and human rights needs of sexuality and gender diverse communities and PLHIV.
• A person who can take the initiative and work autonomously within a supportive team.
• Someone with experience in health promotion and/or community development.

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:           $89,689 to $105,978 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:      ACON’s Awabakal / Hunter Office in Newcastle, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).

Hours:          Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight).

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 Brad Bower, Acting Director of Regional Services, via email at bbower@acon.org.au or (02) 6622 1555

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. 4 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 4 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Team Leader, Community Health Promotion – Hunter 

Applications close: Sunday 15 September 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.

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.

Downloads

Downloads

ACON Employment Application Form

ACON Enterprise Agreement