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

What’s the Peer Education team you say? ACON’s Peer Education team is a diverse and dynamic team within the Community Partnerships and Priority Population Programs unit and HIV and Sexual Health Division that delivers several unique projects throughout the year including programs that target the sexual health and wellbeing needs of young Gay, Bil+, and Queer Men (trans and cis) to ensure they have the skills and sexual health knowledge needed to make empowered and informed choices about HIV, sexual health, and their general wellbeing. You will be joining a passionate team who strive to improve equity and health outcomes for all within our communities. Ok, so what’s the role? The Community Health Promotion Officer: Young Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men is responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a range of health promotion activities such as workshops, outreach events and forums that target the sexual health and wellbeing needs of GBQMSM (trans and cis). You will: *   Develop, deliver, and evaluate various activities, including online health promotion activities, forums, events, and other health education resources. *   Run workshops and events for GBQMSM (trans and cis) aged 18 – 26 with a focus on sexual identity, coming out, relationships, the gay community, sex and sexual health, HIV and other issues that may concern GBQMSM (trans and cis) within the inner-city and greater Sydney area. *   Work alongside our valuable volunteers to support the development of their skills and knowledge base to facilitate health education workshops and events as part of ACON's peer education programs. Who are we looking for?: *   A creative and enthusiastic team member with a passion for the health and wellbeing of our communities. *   Someone with a keen eye for detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills to excel in volunteer and facilitator engagement. *  Someone with experience in program development, peer group facilitation, training, and/or public speaking. What else can we tell you? ACON provides a diverse, nurturing, and fun workplace. ACON’s employees and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and working at ACON would see you join a community of passionate people trying to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities. To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer: *   Flexible working arrangements. *   Generous learning and development opportunities. *   Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities. *   Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team. What’s the remuneration and working details?:  Salary: $69,924 to $80,444 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience. Location: ACON’s Gadigal/Sydney Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office). Hours: Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight). We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including: *   Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free). *   Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our end of year/New Year’s shutdown period. *  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

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Essential Criteria

Essential: 1.              Demonstrated understanding of the sexual and general health, support and information needs of gay, bisexual+ and queer men aged 18 – 26 (trans and cis) who have sex with men. 2.              Experience in peer-group facilitator, training, or public speaking. 3.              Developed written skills to create documents such as reports, resources, project proposals or presentations. 4.              Communication skills, including the ability to work with different styles of communication. 5.              Computer literacy experience with the ability to use Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint. 6.              Good time management and project management skills with the ability to work with different stakeholders to achieve program outcomes. 7.              Understanding of and commitment to ACON's communities, particularly people living with HIV/AIDS. 8.              Evidence of full and current Covid 19 Vaccination, in addition to any other vaccination required to perform the role and a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

Desirable Criteria

Desirable: 1.              Experience performing peer-based health promotion, either within a volunteer or work capacity, such as running community forums/workshops. 2.              Experience in using online engagement and/or social media management. For example, Facebook, Squarespace or similar. 3.              A current NSW driver's licence.

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Want to make a positive difference as an LGBTQ+ person in your communities? Now is your chance! Join the Peer Education team and play a vital role in our programs for young Gay Bi+ and Queer men!

How to Apply

How to apply: If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community. We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people with the capacity to grow, learn and a passion for the cause are more than welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all genders to apply. For more information on the role, please contact Scott McNaughton, Manager, Community Partnerships and Priority Population Programs, via email at smcnaughton@acon.org.au (02) 9206 2076. If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at www.acon.org.au/jobs. All applications must include: 1.              Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested; 2.              Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria (max. 3 pages); and 3.              Your Resume (max. 3 pages).

ACON Health Limited

ACON is Australia’s largest health promotion organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives. 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. www.acon.org.au