Community Health Promotion Officer, End of Life and Palliative Care

Want to be part of helping LGBTQ+ communities across NSW have open conversations about death and dying?

We’re on the lookout for someone to play a vital role in implementing our End of Life and Palliative Care program.

What’s the project all about?

ACON is seeking a community health promotion officer to help to roll out a comprehensive ‘Taking Control’ End of Life and Palliative Care program, building on our existing work with community. In this role, you’ll be part of coordinating social spaces for people to talk about dying and death, online workshops, and bereavement workshops. This is an exciting opportunity to help LGBTQ+ communities across NSW to access information about their rights and options, and to have open and safe conversations about death and dying.

You’ll be supported by ACON’s Project Coordinator, Ageing, who also coordinates ACON’s LOVE Project, which aims to empower older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities, including people living with HIV, to lead healthy, active and more social lives

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer, End of Life and Palliative Care is responsible for supporting the implementation of ACON’s ‘Taking Control’ End of Life and Palliative Care program for LGBTQ+ people in NSW.  You will:

• Assist in the coordination, implementation, promotion and evaluation processes of ACON’s End of Life and Palliative Care project, including:
  • Planning events such as the ‘Death Dinner’ series, including coordinating guest speakers, run sheets and social activities
  • Organising and facilitating online palliative care workshops
  • Developing and co-delivering (with legal experts) legal workshops covering information about advanced care planning
  • Supporting the creation and roll out of a bereavement workshop to support LGBTQ+ people to work through grief and loss
  • Update and promote ACON’s existing Taking Control Toolkit- ACON’s LGBTQ+ Toolkit for Palliative Care and End of Life Decisions.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who’s comfortable having conversations about dying, death and grieving, and who is ready to support these conversations in community
• Someone who’s confident in facilitation and building relationships with community members and stakeholders
• Someone with an understanding of palliative and end of life concerns for sexuality and gender diverse communities
• Someone who takes initiative and can work autonomously within a supportive team
• Someone with experience in community event management, 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.

You’ll be working as part of a supportive and committed team within ACON’s Health, Equity and Harm Reduction Division. The Health, Equity and Harm Reduction Division seeks to address the social determinants of health and enhance the safety, empowerment, autonomy, capacity, community connection and self- determination of LGBTQ+ people and population groups.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:                 $72,891.00 to $84, 357.00 (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:                Full Time fixed term (70 hours per fortnight) until 30 June 2027

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 Russ Gluyas, Program Coordinator, Ageing, via email at RGluyas@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. 4 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 4 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Community Health Promotion Officer, End of Life and Palliative Care

Applications close: Sunday 25 August 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.

Peer Facilitators – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence

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

We want to build a diverse pool of facilitators to deliver ACON workshops as LGBTQ+ peers. We are looking for people with some knowledge about sexual, domestic and family violence, and who are comfortable discussing these topics. We particularly encourage people with connections to the following communities and populations to apply:

• • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • trans people of all genders,
  • fetish and kink communities
  • sporting communities
  • party communities (eg people who are actively involved in planning club or party events),
  • people from migrant, refugee and culturally, linguistically diverse communities
  • GBQ+ men (cis and trans),
  • and people from regional locations.

We are on the lookout for some people to join the Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence team in the Health Equity and Harm Reduction Division to play a vital role in implementing our workshops.

These roles will support the implementation of ACON’s LGBTQ+ Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence (SDFV) Program for sexuality and gender diverse communities aimed at preventing and reducing the impact of SDFV experienced by LGBTQ+ people in NSW.

These are casual roles, where you will be offered shifts on an ad hoc basis (aka regular hours will not be offered). The workshop shifts offered will primarily be after business hours and weekends.

What workshops you say?

• ACON’s healthy relationship workshops are a 4-week (one night a week), NSW based program for any LGBTQ+ person who wants to learn about healthy relationships. The workshops provide a safe and respectful environment for LGBTQ+ community members of all genders to share their experiences, understand factors that contribute to healthy relationships and learn new skills to create healthier relationships with their loved ones. The weeks content is all linked to four main themes: 1. Respect and Values, 2. Communication and Boundary Setting, 3. Sex and Consent, and 4. Conflict Resolution.
• ACON’s strengthening LGBTQ+ community responses to disclosures of sexual violence workshops are a full day and NSW based. The workshops are for any LGBTQ community and allies to upskill their knowledge and capacity to build healthy consent focused environments and learn how to confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence. These workshops are designed to provide a safe space for people to learn and understand more about sexual violence in LGBTQ+ communities including how to prevent it and how to respond to it.
• Facilitators will be offered comprehensive training on workshop content

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Peer Facilitator – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence is essentially co-facilitating workshops across NSW  to a range of audiences. You will:

• Co-facilitate peer led healthy relationships and/or sexual violence disclosure workshops across NSW, including online.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, promotion and evaluation processes of ACON’s healthy relationships and sexual violence disclosure workshops.
• Actively participate in debriefs and professional development where required
• Perform other duties to assist with the work of the unit as requested by your supervisor (or designate).

Who are we looking for?

• … People who can lead with compassion and who is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ people to have healthy and safe relationships.
• … People who love to do public speaking, who is confident, engaging and can hold space for complex emotions in a group setting.

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 a part of the Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence team, in the Community Health Division. A highly focused and caring team who are responsible for health promotion and awareness raising about LGBTQ+ people experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence in NSW.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:                 $50.0625 – $57.9375 an hour. Depending on experience.

Location:            Workshops will be held in various locations across NSW and online, as such we are looking both for casuals who can travel and facilitate in person workshops (Greater Sydney and beyond), and who can facilitate online workshops.

Hours:                 Casual

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 Jade Parker, Acting Manager – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence, via email at jparker@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. 2 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Peer Facilitators – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence

Applications close: Sunday 1 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.

LGBTQ+ Group Worker

Ever wondered how to use your skills to help LGBTQ+ people have healthy and happy relationships?

• We are on the lookout for someone to work across a number of ACON’s sexual, domestic and family violence (SDFV) programs, including facilitation and intakes for group programs/workshops, and being a family support worker for our behaviour change program as part of our SDFV team in the Health Equity and Harm Reduction Division.

What LGBTQ+ workshops/groups you say?

• LGBTQ+ Survivor Groups is an 8-week intervention for people experiencing SDFV. It offers an important space for LGBTQ+ people to get support after an experience of violence in a safe and affirming group. This role sits in the SDFV team whose main goals are ending gender-based violence and supporting LGBTQ+ people who use or have experienced violence in NSW.
• ACON’s healthy relationship workshops are a 4-week (one night a week), NSW based program for any LGBTQ+ person who wants to learn about healthy relationships. The workshops provide a safe and respectful environment for LGBTQ+ community members of all genders to share their experiences, understand factors that contribute to healthy relationships and learn new skills to create healthier relationships with their loved ones. The weeks content is all linked to four main themes: 1. Respect and Values, 2. Communication and Boundary Setting, 3. Sex and Consent, and 4. Conflict Resolution.
• ACON’s strengthening LGBTQ+ community responses to disclosures of sexual violence workshops are a full day and NSW based. The workshops are for any LGBTQ community and allies to upskill their knowledge and capacity to build healthy consent focused environments and learn how to confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence. These workshops are designed to provide a safe space for people to learn and understand more about sexual violence in LGBTQ+ communities including how to prevent it and how to respond to it.
• Proud Partners is a 10-week therapeutic behaviour change program for any LGBTQ+ person who may be concerned about their behaviours in a relationship. This role will only be for family support worker duties, we will have someone in charge of this program separate to this advertised role.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The LGBTQ+ Group Worker is essentially to run short-term solution-focused support via facilitating survivor groups for LGBTQ+ people in the area of SDFV. You will:

• Co-facilitate LGBTQ+ groups both in person and online.
• Conduct intakes for ACON groups such as the Survivor Group, and our Healthy Relationship workshops.
• Be the family support worker for Proud Partners, ACON’s all gender behaviour change program.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who can lead with compassion and who is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people who have experienced SDFV.
• Someone with an understanding of ACON’s communities and the unique complexities of working with LGBTQ+ clients who have experienced SDFV.

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 a part of the Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence team, in the Health Equity and Harm Reduction Division. A highly focused and caring team who are responsible for health promotion and awareness raising about LGBTQ+ people experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence in NSW.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary:                 $101,350 (TRP) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

Hours:                 Fixed Term Full Time (70 hours per fortnight) on a 1.5-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 Jade Parker, Acting Manager – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence, via email at jparker@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. 2 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – LGBTQ+ Group Worker

Applications close: Sunday  1 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.

Peer Worker (Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing)

• We are on the lookout for someone to join the Community Care team and play a vital role in our Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing program.
• This position has come about through funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people (including people questioning their gender).

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Peer Worker (Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing) uses lived experience to guide the provision of peer navigation, peer support, mentoring and advocacy to trans community members. The position sits within and works closely with the broader ACON Client Services team to deliver trauma-informed, wholistic person-centred support to clients.

You will be required to use your experience openly, appropriately and effectively to build professional relationships with the people you support. You will be providing support to people living throughout NSW face-to-face in the ACON office and via telehealth. Due to the nature of the role, you will be supporting individuals that are experiencing mental ill health, distress, suicidal ideation or suicidal crisis.

You will:

• Provide peer navigation, peer support, mentoring and advocacy to trans and gender diverse people, including people who are questioning their gender, and trans people who are experiencing mental ill health, present in distress or are experiencing a suicidal crisis.
• Use a strengths-based and person-led approach to help clients navigate to gender affirming care and support, and if required to support them to meet their recovery journey goals.
• Support clients to strengthen their self-management skills through self-directed and shared learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the broader clinical, non-clinical and health promotion teams within ACON to ensure that the broad psycho-social support needs of clients are being met.
• Maintain timely client records by documenting work with clients in ACON’s electronic client record management system.
• Collect required client data to enable reporting to funders and service evaluation, including demographics, client outcome and client experience data.
• Conduct outreach support (as required) following ACON policies and procedures – this could include attending appointments or conducting home visits with clients to provide advocacy and support.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with the ability to reflect thoughtfully upon one’s personal lived experience of being trans or gender diverse, and an understanding of which elements may be common to other trans people, with the intention of providing peer navigation and peer support.

• A person with lived experience of, and recovery from, psychological distress, mental ill health, and a willingness to share your story purposefully to support the mental health of others.
• Someone with at least 6-months work in a peer position or volunteering with LGBTQ+ community members.
• A person with a strong commitment to, and understanding of, trauma-informed recovery-based practice.
• Someone who works independently and collaboratively in a team, reporting regularly to be supported.
• A person with well-developed communication skills and demonstrated experience using MS Office.
• Someone with proof of CoVid-19 Vaccination, in addition to 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.

We provide a flexible and supportive work environment as part of the Client Services Unit within the Community Health Division. A highly focused team responsible for delivering trauma-informed, wholistic person-centred support to clients.

The ‘Nuts & Bolts’

Salary:            $69,924 to $72,891 (Gross FTE per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience [$41,954 to $43,734 for 3 days per week].

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

Hours:            Part-Time (42 hours / fortnight) on a one-year fixed term contract (with a 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.

Still reading?

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 Chloe Wilson, Peer Work Team Leader at cwilson@acon.org.au or (02) 49627700 or Louise Dunne, Acting Regional Operations Manager at ldunne@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 Pack – Peer Worker (Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing)

Applications close: Sunday 1 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.

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.

Associate Events Specialist

Are you an events expert with a passion for LGBTQ+ inclusion?

Join us in a small collaborative team delivering a range of impactful events!

ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person with a passion for creating exceptional events and LGBTQ+ inclusion to cover a parental leave absence for 12 months.

What’s Pride Inclusion Programs you say?

ACON’s national Pride Inclusion Programs (Pride in Diversity, Pride in Sport, Pride in Health + Wellbeing, and Pride Training) proudly stand as Australia’s suite of not-for-profit support services dedicated to supporting employers, sporting groups and health + wellbeing service providers in all aspects of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) inclusion.

Sitting within Australia’s largest LGBTQ+ community health organisation, ACON, these programs provide ongoing expertise and support across all sectors and industries via membership programs, fee-for-service training, national benchmarking indices and events.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Associate Events Specialist works alongside ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs’ Events & Social Media Producer to assist in the organisation and facilitation of a number of major events including the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, Pride in Sport Awards, Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards, Pride in Practice Conference, Pride in Sport Summit and the programs presence at community events such as Mardi Gras’ Fair Day.

This role reports directly to the Associate Director, Operations, Events & Partnerships, Pride Inclusion Programs and requires:

• Event planning and organisation.
• Ticket registration, including managing guest lists.
• Engaging and working with event suppliers, sponsors, and corporate professionals.
• Sourcing event materials as needed.
• Tracking and managing event budgets and expenses.
• Internal and external communications including event promotion, event information and post-event feedback.
• Attending and assisting on the day of the events, including bump-in and bump-out.
• Assisting and co-ordinating with Audio Visual and Venue teams at events.
• Liaising with Entertainers, MC’s and Speakers in the lead-up and during events.
• Organising and assisting with merchandise sales.
• Assisting with social media content creation and scheduling.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with:

• Event management / coordination experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.
• Experience in managing event budgets as well as sourcing and negotiating, and engaging suppliers.
• Knowledge of, and experience using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills for both internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collegiate team; willing to assist across all areas during peak times.
• High level organisation and efficiency, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and events at any one time.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage personal social media engagement in alignment with ACON’s policy and practices.

Some additional desirable attributes:

Someone with:

• A current unrestricted Drivers Licence.
• Social Media content creation and management experience.
• Experience using Hootsuite, MailChimp and Survey Monkey.
• Experience managing and updating WordPress
• Experience organising and running Online Events using Zoom Events or similar platforms.
• An understanding of and commitment to ACON’s 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.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.
• 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.

What’s the remuneration and working details?  

Salary:                 Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

Hours:                Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

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 CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Elaine Czulkowski, Associate Director at eczulkowski@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 2 pages); and
3. Your Resume (max. 2 pages).

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack: Associate Events Specialist

Applications close: Sunday 8 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