Community Health Promotion Off. Sexual Domestic & Family Violence

Community Health Promotion Officer: Sexual Domestic & Family Violence

This is a unique opportunity to join ACON and support the development and implementation of ACON’s sexual, domestic and family violence campaigns, programs, research and resources.

• Help contribute to the safety of our communities by working to prevent and respond to violence against LGBTQ+ people, and provide information to people who have experienced or used violence.
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team focused on LGBTQ+ health and safety.

The Role:

ACON is seeking a committed and vibrant person to support the delivery and implementation of ACON’s sexual, domestic and family violence campaigns, programs, research and resources. We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of the issues involved in preventing and responding to sexual, domestic and family violence among sexuality and gender diverse communities.
• Previous experience in domestic and family violence work.
• Demonstrated understanding of the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and community development projects.
• Strong administration and organisational skills including computer literacy and social media capability.
• High level written and oral 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.
• Must be able to provide evidence of full and current Covid 19 Vaccination, in addition to any other vaccination required to perform the role.

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.

Location and position details:

This position is a 5 day per week role (35 hours), on a contract until 30 June 2024. However, for the right candidate, this position can be offered as a Part-time role, not less than 4 days (28 hours) per week. ACON offers flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work from home. However, we are looking for a person that can attend and deliver in-person workshops and community events, and work from ACON’s Sydney (Surry Hills) office when required.

For more information about the roles, please contact Eloise Layard at elayard@acon.org.au or (02) 7252 2952.

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-sexual-domestic-family-violence.

All applications must include:

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

Applications close: Sunday 16 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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