Organisation : Living Positive Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Advocacy, Community Services, Healthcare & Medical
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 1 Apr, 2025
About the organisation
Living Positive Victoria is a not for profit, community based organisation representing all people living with HIV in Victoria since 1988 and is committed to the advancement of human rights and wellbeing of all people living with HIV.
In response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, Living Positive Victoria was created as a safe place to provide support and advocate those living with virus. The demand for services increased over the years and the organisation has now grown to a team of 16 individuals providing workshops, peer-support and activities that increase the mental, emotional and social wellbeing of those living with, or affected by HIV. Living Positive Victoria also works closely in partnership with a range of HIV-sector and other organisations to deliver a comprehensive and coordinated response to the needs of PLHIV in Victoria, nationally and internationally.
Living Positive Victoria’s services reach a member base of more than 1,600 individuals, their partners and family members and their families across all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and sexual identities.
Living Positive Victoria is an Australian, incorporated association and registered Australian Charity for taxation purposes.
About the role
We are seeking a Health Promotion Officer for our Well Beyond 50 program. In the role the Health Promotion Officer will be required to deliver, evaluate and continuously improve peer support and education activities targeting PLHIV over 50 to reduce stigma, support improved quality of life and build connection to community.
This position works under general direction of the Programs Manager in functions that require the application of a range of health promotion, peer education and program administration knowledge appropriate to the diversity of the work. General guidelines and work procedures are established.
The position is required to:
- Deliver, evaluate and continuously improve peer support and education activities targeting PLHIV over 50 to reduce stigma, support improved quality of life and build connection to community
- Contribute to the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive health promotion and peer education activities as outlined in the LPV annual business plan in accordance with the LPV Strategic Plan 2023-28 and the organisational budget
- Engage people living with HIV in the development, coordination, promotion and delivery of targeted support and health promotion activities and resources
- Formulate evidence-based health promotion goals and activities that contribute to enhanced wellbeing of PLHIV ageing PLHIV
- Actively build partnerships with community and workforce stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives
- Incorporate evaluation into the planning of health promotion programs
- Produce quality written communications, including report summaries and digital content, in a timely manner
Living Positive Victoria celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. People living with HIV are especially encouraged to apply for roles with our organisation.
To learn more about this opportunity to join our team view the Position Description
Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday 1st April 2025
How to apply
To apply or for more information about the position please contact Richard Keane (CEO) by email, rkeane@lpv.org.au using the subject line: Health Promotion Officer – Ageing with HIV
In your application include your current resume and a cover letter that addresses:
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Each individual key selection criteria
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what has motivated you to apply for this position at Living Positive Victoria
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the skills and experience you bring to the role.
LPV is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage people over 50 who are living with HIV, people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ+ communities and migrant backgrounds to apply.
Living Positive Victoria is a Child Safe organisation and does not tolerate child abuse of any type.
Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th April 2025
Please quote in application: Health Promotion Officer (Well Beyond 50) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Support_Services
