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) Address the selection criteria as outlined in the job pack.

4) Submit a copy of your resume (CV) including referees and cover letter.

5) Email your complete application to vacancy@acon.org.au

Application Checklist

Application Checklist

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

• Completed ACON Employment Application form
• Document addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the position description
• Copy of your resume (CV) including referees
• Cover letter

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ACON Employment Application Form

ACON Enterprise Agreement

Client Service Officer – Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme ACVVS (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.

We’re offering a great opportunity for a self-motivated person to join the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS; formerly known as the Community Visitors Scheme) program at ACON. The ACVVS is a federally funded social support program for LGBTQ+ older adults who are living in their own home with an aged care package or in Residential Aged Care by matching them with a trained volunteer visitor.

You’ll be responsible for assessing new clients, matching volunteers, monitoring their progress, attending inter-agency meetings, and working with service providers to promote the needs of older LGBTQ+ community members.

We’re looking for a person that is passionate to join a small team and work collaboratively from the Hunter office/region and online. Ideally, the candidate has experience and networks or networking skills with aged care services and LGBTQ+ community members in the Hunter region to promote and support access to ACON’s ACVVS service.

If you are excited about this role but only meet some of the requirement’s criteria, please apply as we are passionate about creating opportunities, supporting professional development and building capacities. By joining us, you’ll be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community for older LGBTQ+ adults.

Salary: $62,632 FTE (total remuneration package including superannuation and leave loading for 4-days / week).

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 (Newcastle) Office (blended – including working remotely online and outreach).

Hours: Part-time, 4-Days a Week (56 hours per fortnight) on a 2-year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension).

For more information about the role, please contact Angie Kocsisek, Coordinator – Home Based Care Services, via email at akocsisek@acon.org.au.

All applications must include:

1. a completed ACON application form;
2. a document addressing the selection criteria (max. 4 pages); and
3. your resume (max. 3 pages).

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

Applications close Sunday 18 June, 2023

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.

Team Leader – LGBTQ+ Women’s Health Programs

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.

This is a great opportunity to lead a small team of community engagement and/or health promotion professionals in the development, delivery and evaluation of health promotion programs, services, and initiatives for LGBTQ+ women and their communities.

• Lead and inspire a small team to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ women and communities.
• Build meaningful partnerships between ACON and LGBTQ+ community organisations and government agencies that focus on the health and wellbeing of women.
• Use your understanding and commitment to work from a strength based and empowerment approach to community engagement and health promotion.
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team that delivers health promotion programs and services in a fast-paced work environment.

The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to drive the work of the LGBTQ+ Women’s Health Programs team as part of the Community Partnerships and Population Programs unit. It’s a great opportunity for a highly motivated team leader who is passionate about health promotion, peer education and community engagement to lead a small team and drive ACON’s work for LGBTQ+ women and their communities.

LGBTQ+ Women’s Health Program: The LGBTQ+ Women’s Health Program is a state funded team that develops, delivers, and evaluates a range of health promotion programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ women and their communities, with a particular focus on sexual health, HIV prevention and community engagement.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has a strong connection to and understanding of LGBTQ+ women and their communities.
2. Has a drive to support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ women and their communities in relation, with a particular focus on sexual health, HIV prevention and community engagement.
3. Has professional and/or lived experience, and knowledge in community engagement and/or health promotion in relation to ACON’s communities, particularly:

• • LGBTQ+ women,
  • People of diverse sexualities and genders,
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities,
  • Sex workers,
  • People who use drugs,
  • People living with HIV and/or are vulnerable to HIV.

4. Has a passion and drive to lead and inspire a small team of passionate health promotion professionals.
5. Has an understanding and commitment to working from a strength based and empowerment approach to community engagement and health promotion.
6. Has an interest and commitment to building and enhancing ACON’s partnerships with LGBTQ+ women’s community groups and organisations, and government agencies that focus on the health and wellbeing of women.

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.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we’re also offering:

• Tailored mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.

Location: ACON’s Sydney (Surry Hills) Office.

Salary: $92,029 – $107,730 (total remuneration package including superannuation and leave loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Hours: Full-time, 5-Days a Week (70 hours per fortnight) on a 2-year fixed term contract (with 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.

For more information about this position, you can text, call, or email:

• Tim Wark, Manager Community Partnerships and Population Programs, on 0421 620 028 or twark@acon.org.au.
• Matthew Vaughan, Director HIV and Sexual Health, on 0428 969 545 or MVaughan@acon.org.au.
• OR … call us to arrange a chat at an ACON office or at a local coffee shop.

All applications must include:

1. a completed ACON application form;
2. a document addressing the selection criteria; and
3. your resume.

DOWNLOAD: Job Guide –Team Leader – LGBTQ+ Women’s Health Programs

Applications close Monday 12 June, 2023

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.