Sexual Health Promotion Officer
Job No:
AHCWA1308
Location:
Highgate
Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension
Remuneration: $72,437.88 - $79,931.44 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice
We're looking for an outgoing and proactive Sexual Health Promotion Officer to join our team! If you are looking to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and improve testing rates to reduce the transmission rates of STIs and BBVs among Aboriginal people, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role!
As the Sexual Health Promotion Officer, you will collaborate with the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Team in the planning, development and implementation of appropriate STI and BBV awareness campaigns. You will raise awareness of syphilis, and STIs and BBVs in general, across regions and age ranges with a specific focus on 15 - 19 year olds, and with the support of the Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer (Youth), you will train local young Aboriginal and other people who work with young Aboriginal people to become peer leaders.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will need to have:
- Possession of a relevant qualification in Aboriginal Health, Health Promotion, or Public Health, or demonstrated experience working in these areas;
- Understanding of continuous quality improvement practices in primary health care;
- Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop ideas and opportunities to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner;
- Knowledge of, or experience in, planning and delivery of health programs for a diverse range of audiences;
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships;
- Knowledge of and/or an understanding of the current trends and issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout the state;
- Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and
- Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.
The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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 or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.
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 $72,437.88 - $79,931.44 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice. 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
- Paid Christmas Shutdown period
- 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’ paid Volunteer Leave per year
- Health and well-being initiatives
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' service
- Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
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 Officer on 08 9227 1631.
As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.