Community Health Promotion Officer – Sexual, Domestic and Family

Want to make a positive difference for LGBTQ+ communities? Now is your chance!

• We are on the lookout for someone to join the Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence team in the Health Equity and Harm Reduction Division.
• This role 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.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer – Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence is essentially an all-rounder who supports the multiple differing and exciting programs we offer. You will:

• Assist in the coordination, implementation, promotion and evaluation processes of ACON’s SDFV campaigns, programs, research, and resources. 
• Contribute to the development of professional documents, briefings, and reports for a range of stakeholders including government bodies and community. 
• Regularly update and maintain ACON’s Say It Out Loud website. 
• Represent ACON at NSW SDFV committees, roundtables, inter-agencies and other stakeholder meetings. 
• Give presentations to a range of agencies on diversity, discrimination, and LGBTQ+ sexual, domestic, and family violence. 
• Maintain appropriate and timely statistics, administrative records, and written reports. 
• Actively participate in and contribute to an ongoing process of supervision, unit meetings, team meetings, general staff meetings, quality improvement and professional development strategies. 
• Perform other duties to assist with the work of the unit as requested by your supervisor (or designate). 

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ people to have healthy and safe relationships.
• A person who loves to work in a team environment, has initiative, and is comfortable writing and communicating to a wide range of stakeholders.

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, 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:          $80,444.00 – $84,357.00 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location:      ACON’s Gadigal / Sydney Office.

Hours:          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 Jade Parker, Acting Manager, Sexual, Domestic, Family Violence, via email at jparker@acon.org.au.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at CHPO SDFV

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).

Applications Close: Sunday 1 December 2024