Sexual Health and BBV Program Coordinator

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $96,479.76 - $102,911.74 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice + mobile phone/allowance

The Sexual Health and BBV Program Coordinator provides expert sexual health and blood borne virus advice and support to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and key external stakeholders, with the aim of decreasing the incidence of STIs in Aboriginal peoples across Western Australia.

You will also be responsible for the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative activities associated with the sexual health, blood borne viruses, and hepatitis C programs.

This role will:

• Develop and strengthen partnerships between AHCWA and other sexual health and BBV sector stakeholders;
• Provide expert clinical management advice and support relating to compliance, audits, policies and procedures, clinical best practice management, and data support and analysis;
• Develop networks in Aboriginal communities to build community support for sexual health promotion activities;
• Promote and support appropriate existing and and planned clinical management of STIs and BBVs, including Point of Care testing;
• Provide support, advice and mentoring to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) sexual health and clinical staff;
• Coordinate activities and reporting within, and provide support to, the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses team and ACCHS to meet program deliverables; and
• Assist in the development and delivery of professional development programs.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A current WA Working with Children Card;
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, education and training for a diverse range of audiences;
• Knowledge of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care, with a focus on sexual health and BBVs;
• Understanding of the current trends and issues impacting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout WA;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to manage competing priorities with autonomy and initiative;
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community;
• Possesses a relevant clinical qualification;
• Has relevant clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum of 5 years' experience within sexual health;
• Holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or is working towards it;
• Has knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework and best practice;
• Has demonstrated experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors; and
• Holds current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, 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 $96,479.76 - $102,911.74 per annum pro rata plus 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
• 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 including discounted gym membership
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
• Paid two-week Annual Christmas Closure

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday, 11 January 2026

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

Applications received may be considered for other suitable positions within the organisation.

Please note the AHCWA Office will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period; Monday, 22 December 2025 – Friday, 2 January 2026 inclusive. Any enquiries received during this time will be responded to on our return.

For further information about this position, please call the People and Culture Team 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 Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.