Community Health Promotion Officer Safety & Inclusion

• We are on the lookout for someone to join the team and support our Safety, Inclusion and Justice Programs.
• Contribute to important initiatives and projects for diverse LGBTQ+ communities across NSW, including the Welcome Here Project.

What’s the Safety, Inclusion and Justice Program?

The Safety, Inclusion and Justice program aims to increase understanding, visibility, and inclusion of sexually and gender diverse communities across NSW with a focus on Greater Western Sydney, and initiatives that address violence and discrimination experienced by people of diverse sexualities and/or genders in NSW.

This program includes the Welcome Here Project, along with diverse and creative initiatives that improve safety and inclusion (workshops, resources, training, and community events), as well as extensive stakeholder and community engagement.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer, Safety & Inclusion is a dynamic role that is key in supporting the delivery of the Safety, Inclusion and Justice Program. You will:

• Maintain the administration and support the delivery of the Welcome Here Project.
• Foster collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders, including building and maintaining partnerships with community organisations, groups, networks, leaders, health and social services providers.
• Produce and schedule social media, email newsletter, and website content relevant to the Safety Inclusion and Justice program.
• Support the development and delivery of safety and inclusion initiatives for Culturally and Racially Marginalised communities and in Greater Western Sydney.

Who are we looking for?

• A super organised individual with strong skills in administration and data management.
• Someone with a keen eye for detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Someone enthusiastic and passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ communities to feel visible, understood, and safe.
• Someone who loves building connections with diverse people, fostering collaboration and shows genuine respect.

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 part of the Harm Reduction Team within the Community Health Division. A dedicated and hardworking team responsible for promoting safety for the LBGTQ+ community.

What’s the remuneration and working details?

Salary: $72,547.00 to $83,461.00 (Gross FTE 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: Part-Time (42 hours per fortnight) on a 1-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of benefits and 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.
• Access to discounted unique accommodation experiences to improve employee health and wellbeing.