Community Health Promotion Officer (Regional Outreach)

Community Health Promotion Officer (Regional Outreach)

ACON provides services to people living with or affected by HIV (PLHIV), and to sexuality and gender diverse people. This position is responsible for planning and delivering health promotion and community development responses for people with HIV (PWH) and sexuality and gender diverse communities in regional NSW. This position involves frequent travel within NSW.

• Permanent, Part time position 35 Hours per fortnight (5 days a fortnight).
• Work to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.
• ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace.

ACONs Regional Health Promotion Services:

ACON provides outreach to regional areas of NSW to extend the reach of our services, campaigns and health messages.  We seek to provide a regular connection and build relationships with regional LGBTQ+ communities and people with HIV. Our outreach team is based in Sydney and visits regional NSW towns and sites regularly to undertake peer education, health promotion, and community development.

The role’s main tasks and responsibilities:

• Targeted evidence-based health promotion, community development and engagement activities with PWH and LGBTQ+ communities and individuals.
• Delivery of peer education in partnership with community-based organisations, Local Health Districts and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the regional implementation of ACON’s state-wide HIV prevention strategy and other Key LGBTQ+ health promotion initiatives.
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and services to meet the HIV and sexual health promotion needs of LGBTQ+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including brotherboys and sistergirls.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships.
• Coordinate LGBTQ+ inclusion and HIV and sexual health outreach at community events.
• Implement a range of online outreach activities, including maintaining a social media presence, and engage in health promotion across other mediums accessed by ACON’s communities.
• Act as a gateway by engaging with community members, informing and facilitating referrals to ACON state-wide services, Local Health Districts, or other service providers.
• Support local ACON health and wellbeing services, including volunteering, education, group activities and HIV/STI testing, as peer workers.
• Actively participate in and contribute to an ongoing process of supervision, team meetings, quality improvement and professional development.

Job Requirements (Skills and Experience):

1. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of community development and health promotion programs within a community organisation context.
2. Demonstrated understanding of sexual and general health issues and the information needs of gay men and the sexuality and gender diverse community.
3. Proven ability to plan and undertake health promotion outreach activities across a wide geographical area and to provide appropriate client referrals as required.
4. Ability to meet deadlines when working independently or remotely when there are competing demands and timeframes.
5. High level interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
6. Demonstrated high level skills in the establishment and management of a range of internal and external stakeholder relationships and a proven ability to respond appropriately to competing demands and interests.
7. Understanding of and commitment to ACON’s rural and regional communities, particularly people with HIV.
8. Applicants must provide evidence of double Covid 19 Vaccination, in addition to any other vaccination required to perform the role.
9. A current NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel frequently.

Salary:        $37,375 to $45,252 pa (total remuneration package including superannuation and leave loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, 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 Surry Hills (Sydney) Office, with frequent regional travel.

Hours:        Permanent, Part-time (35 hours per fortnight).

For more information about the role, please contact Gavin Prendergast, Manager Regional Outreach, gprendergast@acon.org.au or (02) 9206 2114.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at https://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/jobs/#community-health-promotion-officer-regional-outreach-2.

All applications must include:

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

Applications close: Sunday 23 July 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.

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