Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Program Officer (Youth) (50D)

Job No: AHCWA1300
Location: Highgate

Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE) 
Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension
Remuneration: $74,935.73 - $79.931.44 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Are you passionate about helping deliver culturally appropriate education to Aboriginal communities, to increase health literacy and knowledge of STI and BBV prevention, and testing of STIs and BBVs? The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is seeking a talented Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer (Youth) (50D) to join our team to facilitate the Young Leaders Program (YLP).

As our Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer (Youth) (50D), you’ll play a crucial role in helping achieve our vision and mission. Here’s how you’ll contribute:

  • Plan, develop and implement strategies, which enhance quality improvement interventions to reduce STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal people in WA, with a primary focus on Aboriginal Youth.
  • Work collaboratively with the Sexual Health and BBVs Program Team to effectively deliver key program deliverables.
  • Promote and support appropriate existing and planned clinical management of STIs and BBVs as well as maternal and reproductive health.
  • Develop networks in Aboriginal communities to build community support for sexual health promotion activities.
  • Prepare written reports and other documentation as required in accordance with funding requirements.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

About You

Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

  • Relevant knowledge, skills and/or experience within community or public health.
  • Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
  • Proven ability to mentor Aboriginal youth, ideally within the health sector with a strong understanding of youth engagement strategies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues that impact on young people in urban, regional and remote communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety, including communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who possesses a relevant clinical qualification (i.e. Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse), and has experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector and a strong understanding and commitment to the sector's principles.

For the full selection criteria, refer to the Job Description Form attached.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian passport or birth certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $74,935.73 - $79,931.44 per annum pro rata + superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take-home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly work environment
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
  • 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
  • Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Bring Your Dog To Work Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.

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About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.


Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS’ Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.


AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.


AHCWA is centrally located on the bustling and vibrant Beaufort Street café strip, and offers a flexible and family friendly workplace with a wide range of benefits to suit all employees.


AHCWA also has a training and development centre that delivers a variety of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.


The organisation operates on the foundational pillars of Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversity that underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts its business.


These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, high performing organisational culture that is responsive to the state-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us in delivering our vision.

Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au

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