Care Coordinator / Counsellor (Gadigal Sydney)

Our client services team provides a range of counselling, care coordination, peer support and home-based care services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.  

• We’re looking for an experienced Counsellor/Care Coordinator to join our multi-disciplinary team and help shape the ongoing development of our support services.

What’s Care Coordination service?

ACON’s Care Coordination service operate from our Surry hills office, providing Care Coordination and counselling services to LGBTQ+ people presenting with a range of practical issues, including but not limited to issues related to, gender and/or sexuality, mental health, substance support, ageing, housing, and living with HIV.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Care Coordinator/Counsellor Role is essentially a combination of case management and brief counselling to support people with diverse sexualities and genders to live their healthiest lives. The service is only for LGBTQ+ and/or people living with HIV and recognises the unique issues that the LGBTQ+ community faces when accessing services and navigating accessing practical support. You will:

• Maintain a caseload of LGBTQ+ clients presenting with multiple and complex needs to develop care plans, navigate health, medical and community services, support applications and advocacy for housing/Centrelink/NDIS and facilitate the development of self-management skills.
• Collaborate with clients, other services, supervisors and managers to manage and mitigate risk when working with clients experiencing mental health, housing or other crisis.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who understands ACON’s communities and the unique complexities of working with LGBTQ+ clients to support their practical support needs.
• Someone with experience in care coordination and counselling to support people to live their healthiest lives.
• Somone with real enthusiasm for working with LGBTQ+ adults and can bring energy along with an organised, collaborative working style to the role.

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 will be part of the Community Health team which delivers Care Coordination, counselling, substance support counselling, peer mental health support, trans mental health, and trans peer support across NSW. It’s an energetic team of people with a dedicated focus on improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:                 $70,976.80 to $72,789.60 (Gross FTE per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:            ACON’s Surry Hills (Sydney) Office, with some flexible working from home arrangements possible.

Hours:                Part time (56 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.

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 Lila Rhodes, Team Leader of Care Coordination, via email at lrhodes@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 (max. 3 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Care Coordinator / Counsellor (Gadigal Sydney)

Applications close: Sunday 16 June 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.

Sydney Candlelight Memorial 2024

The Sydney AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time when members of the community can come together to reflect on and remember all those who have passed away from HIV/AIDS.

The event is held on International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, which is on the 3rd Sunday of May each year.

The event is co-produced by ACON and Positive Life NSW and will be held at the
Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton Street, Darlinghurst.
Doors open 2.45pm for 3pm start.

The names of lost loved ones are read out, and the event will also include a presentation by Lyle Chan and a musical performance by vocalist Mary Kiani. Canapes and light refreshments will then be available in the foyer.

Names can be lodged on the Candlelight website:
www.candlelightmemorial.com.au

Event: Sydney Candlelight Memorial
When: Sunday 19 May, 2024, Doors Open 2:45pm
Where: Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

Director, Client Services (Gadigal Sydney)

Looking to further your career promoting the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community?

Can you deliver sustainable & equitable services that make a meaningful difference to clients?

• We are on the lookout for an exceptional person to join ACON’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) led by the CEO to lead the Client Services Team to deliver therapeutic individual and group support to people living with or affected by HIV and people of diverse genders and sexualities (LGBTQ+ people).

What’s Client Services Team you say?

The team currently comprises:

• Government-funded services including specialist sexual, domestic and family violence support, HIV and LGBTQ+ counselling, trans mental health, substance support, and suicide prevention and aftercare. Delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors and Peer Workers across Intake, Care Coordination, Counselling, Peer Work and Aging Support Services teams.
• Pride Counselling Programs – ACON’s fee-for-service social enterprise counselling model offering counselling to individuals and employees of Pride EAP member organisations, and secondary consults through Pride Supervision.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Director, Client Services (Gadigal Sydney) provides strategic and operational oversight and responsibility for clinical governance and quality assurance of clinical and non-clinical models of care, strategic planning and prioritisation, growth, people management, stakeholder engagement, and risk and financial management in the Client Services Division. You will:

• Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Directors, Managers, Team Leaders, staff and stakeholders to ensure ACON’s programs and services are sustainable, equitable and make a meaningful difference to ACON’s communities.
• Provide strategic, program and quality leadership in developing, advocating for and implementing ACON’s Strategic and Business Plans, Reconciliation Action Plan, Multicultural Engagement Plan and the Blueprint for Improving the Health & Wellbeing of the Trans & Gender Diverse Community in NSW.
• Support, mentor and develop unit Managers and Team Leaders, and contribute to the ongoing development of ACON managers.
• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of ACON’s Gadigal Sydney Client Services, ensuring high quality, inclusive, affirming and safe services for all community members.
• Identify and act on opportunities for new funding and growth of services to ensure ACON continues to meet the needs of the community.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of a Quality Safety and Care Framework that ensures ACON’s Client Services maintain high quality, inclusive, affirming and safe service delivery for our clients.
• Oversee the Client Services teams use of electronic client records data bases, including monitoring and analysing data, undertaking annual clinical audits, and leading all project deliverables and production of reports as required, including quarterly, progress and ad hoc reports required for funding bodies, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board.
• Continually build and enhance partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective, collaborative and evidence-based program and service responses.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone eager to help our community, with professional qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, and full membership of the relevant professional association (e.g. AHPRA, PACFA, AASW).
• An experienced leader with a minimum of 5-years Psychology/Social Work experience working in community-based support services (e.g. mental health, AOD, peer work, domestic and family violence).
• A person with demonstrated senior management experience in community-based organisations, including managing multiple funding agreements, project management, change management and human resource management, and the ability to effectively lead and build high performing teams.
• Someone with a demonstrated ability to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a Quality, Safety and Care Governance Framework.
• A driven achiever with a demonstrated understanding of the NGO funding environment in NSW and Australia and success in establishing new funding streams and new models of care to expand the reach of service delivery.
• A great collaborator who demonstrates the ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders (government and non-government) and a sound understanding of the workings of Commonwealth, State/Territory and Local governments, and the health sector.
• Someone with a detailed understanding of, and commitment to, ACON’s communities and strategic plan.

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 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 Scott Blakeman, Manager – People & Culture, via email at sblakeman@acon.org.au or (02) 9206 2090.

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 – Director, Client Services (Gadigal Sydney)

Applications close: Sunday 2nd June 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.

ACON’s Deadly Trivia Night

IT’S TIME TO Q & SLAY!!!

Test your knowledge, win great prizes, connect with community and have camp effervescent fun at ACON’s Deadly Trivia Night.

Gather your friends, bring your colleagues, round up your crew on Thursday 30 May at The Beresford in Surry Hills for a night of quiz-tastic, brain-teasing goodness.

Our range of questions and games will engage and challenge, and there are fabulous team and individual prizes to be won!

This event is open to everyone (18+): Mob, friends, allies and supporters all welcome!

Broadcaster Matty Mills and community icon Jinny-Jane Smith are your hosts PLUS there’ll be performances by our special guest JoJo Zaho from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under!

This event is held to mark National Reconciliation Week 2024 and all funds raised will support ACON’s First Nations Health Project.

Book your group table now to secure your spot! See you there!

ACON’S DEADLY TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday 30 May 2024 – Doors open 6pm
Upstairs at the Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
TICKETS $20 / Mob Tix $15

All proceeds support ACON’s First Nations Health Project.

To join this event, please book here

Team Leader Client Services – Northern Rivers

Do you want to lead a team and help improve mental health outcomes for regional LGBTQ+ communities?

• ACON Health provides services to people living with (PLHIV), affected by or at risk of HIV, and to sexuality and gender diverse people in NSW that are aged 18 or over.
• 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.
• We are looking for an experienced Team Leader and Counsellor to manage our Client Services team and provide Counselling and Care Coordination to clients.

What’s Services does the Client Services Team provide?

The ACON Northern Rivers Client Services Team is a small team of 3-4 staff who cover the region from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie and provide:

• Up to 12 free one-hour counselling sessions over a period of up to 6 months, with no MBS mental health treatment plans required. Counselling is provided with a short-term solution focused framework where clients are encouraged to identify 1-3 goals.
• Care coordination of up to 6 months, depending on needs, to help people; access relevant healthcare and support services, increase their ability to manage their care and reduce social isolation.

Both of these services are offered via telehealth or from the ACON Northern Rivers office.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The main responsibilities are:

• The line supervision and support of ACON’s funded counselling services, and care coordination team to ensure the highest quality counselling support to PLHIV, and to sexuality and gender diverse people.
• Supporting ACON’s Pride Counselling service, a fee-for-service counselling program that provides service through Medicare and as a specialist Employee Assistance Program where applicable.
• Managing a 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 someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications and registration with the relevant professional body in psychology, social work or occupational therapy.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in mental health service delivery, preferably within the context of LGBTQ+ mental health, suicide prevention, trans mental health, domestic and family violence and/or substance support.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, including building strong team cultures, managing clinical risks, and line supervising teams in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated skills in a number of the following short-term solution-focused interventions; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Positive Behavioural approaches.
• Understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities, particularly people living with or affected by HIV.

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:                 $106,723 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location:            ACON’s Northern Rivers Office situated in Lismore.

Hours:                Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight), 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 who are trans and gender diverse, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Brad Bower, Regional Manager Northern Rivers, 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. 3 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Team Leader Client Services – Northern Rivers

Applications close: Sunday 26th May 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.

Here4Pleasure

Curious about ‘playfulness’ or ‘pleasure’ in the bedroom? – but aren’t sure where to start? ‘

‘Here4Pleasure’ is here for you! Join this FREE event hosted by ACON’s peer facilitators in partnership with the expert team at ‘Pleasure Chest’ based in Haymarket.

‘Here4Pleasure’ is a free experience designed for 18+ gay, bi+ and queer guys who are interested in exploring pleasure tips and trick over an evening with their peers…and much more!

Here’s what it will cover:

• Learn about the many different types of toys that can be used during play from the experts.
• An exclusive and private session, were like-minded guys like you will get access to tips and tricks from the sexperts at Pleasure Chest
• Opportunities to connect with other gay, bi+ and queer guys and share your own tips and tricks.
• We will learn about the many varieties of lube and how to use them.
• Learn about toy care and how to enjoy different types of play safely.

This FREE event is open to all experience levels and all ages gay, bi+ and queer men (trans and cis),

If you have any question related to this forum, please email Ryan: peereducation@acon.org.au.

To register to attend, please complete the form here.

LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Consult Officer

This is a unique opportunity to join ACON and support the implementation and evaluation of an innovative program to provide consultation, training and guidance to services that provide support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual violence; with the goal of strengthening service provision.

• Help contribute to the safety of our communities by working to respond to sexual violence and improve service responses for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual violence.
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team focused on LGBTQ+ health and safety.

What’s ACON’s Community Health Division you say?

• The Community Health Division seeks to address the social determinates of health and enhance the justice, empowerment, autonomy, capacity, community connection and self-determination of LGBTQ+ people and population groups, rightly united by a rainbow.

Ok, so what’s the role?

ACON is seeking a committed and vibrant person to support the implementation and evaluation of the new Sexual Violence Consult Service. Working closely with the Project Lead, you will aid in facilitating training and consultation to services that request support either online or in-person. You will also aid in the promotion and evaluation of the service and contribute to the publication of Practice Guidelines that will be an available resource for service providers.

The Consult Service is funded by NSW Government until June 2025. While based in the Sydney office with flexible working arrangements, some travel statewide may occasionally be required for services in regional areas requesting in-person consultation.

Who are we looking for?

• Knowledge of the issues involved in preventing and responding to sexual violence experienced by sexuality and gender diverse people
• Experience in one or more of the following areas
  • Delivering training or adult education
  • Direct client work with LGBTQ+ people
  • Policy or resource development
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation initiatives
• High-level communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a range of stakeholders and demonstrated ability to produce professional documents, briefings, and reports.
• An understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities, particularly Aboriginal people, people living HIV, people from sexuality and gender diverse communities, sex workers, and people who use drugs.
• Applicants must provide evidence of Covid 19 Vaccination, in addition to any other vaccination required to perform the role.

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:            $81,791 – $94,551 (pro-rata) this salary range represents the total renumeration package (TRP) which includes superannuation and leave loading)  – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

                        Please note: We are looking for someone who can travel statewide when needed.

Hours:          Full (70 hours per fortnight) to Part time (42 hours per fortnight) on a 1 year fixed term contract. This position can be offered as a full or part time role (not less than 42 hours per fortnight) depending on the needs of the candidate.

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
• 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 Hamish Whelan Sexual Violence Consult Service Lead at hwhelan@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; and
3. Your Resume

DOWNLOAD: Job Information Pack – LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Consult Officer

Applications close: Sunday 12th May 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 (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.

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

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.

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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. 

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.