Do you want to leap into a career that promotes the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities in Greater Western Sydney? Eager to support community through workshops, events and social media? Find out more about our dynamic team and work!

• We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join our Greater Western Sydney (GWS) team to support community development and health promotion for LGBTQ+ communities out west.
• This role is a chance for you to help shape inclusive, innovative health promotion for LGBTQ+ communities in GWS.
• Full-time role (70 hours per fortnight), based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office, with the option to work up to 50% of your time from home.

What’s Greater Western Sydney you say?

You'll be a part of the GWS team, which is a highly focused team, devoted to promoting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities in GWS, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds. Through community engagement and social media, this team develops the personal skills and knowledge within these communities to empower them to make informed decisions about HIV and their broader sexual and general health.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Community Health Promotion Officer, Greater Western Sydney role is essentially responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sexual health promotion and peer-based programs and initiatives for LGBTQ+ people and communities located in Greater Western Sydney. You will:

• Create tailored services and programs that address the sexual health needs of the LGBTQ+ communities of GWS.
• Design, plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities such as workshops, outreach events, forums and online initiatives.
• Train and support a team of passionate volunteers to deliver ACON’s health initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated understanding of the specific HIV, sexual health and broader health needs of LGBTQ+ people and their communities in GWS, including of gay, bi+, and queer men who have sex with men (trans and cis) and people living with HIV.
• Thorough understanding of, and/or experience working with, the specific health and support needs of LGBTQ+ people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds and people of colour in GWS (including lived experience where relevant).
• Experience in project design, delivery and evaluation focused on achieving clear outcomes.
• Experience in peer-group facilitation, training and/or public speaking.

This program is grounded in a peer-led model that values community knowledge, lived experience and cultural connection.
We strongly encourage applications from people who reflect and are connected to the communities we work with, including:

• People with lived experience as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• People from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds.
• People with a connection to Greater Western Sydney through lived, professional or community experience.

What else can we tell you?​​​

• Salary: $84,192.91 starting Gross Annual Salary (PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).
• Location: ACON’s Gadigal (Surry Hills) office, with the option to work up to 50% of your time from home.
• Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on an ongoing contract.
• 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.
• Flexible working options.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.

How can I find out more details and apply?

We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, including a full position description, please contact Jenny Nguyen, Team Leader Greater Western Sydney, via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Health Promotion Officer - Greater Western Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applications must include:

1. Your Resume (max. 3 pages).
2. Your Cover Letter addressing the following questions (max. 300-400 words per response):
   1. Please describe your lived experience, or your experience working with and supporting, gay, bisexual and queer men from migrant backgrounds. In your response, you may wish to include how individuals in this community establish their lives in Australia, as well as any common strengths, challenges, or barriers they may experience in relation to health, wellbeing, and community connection.
   2. Please describe your understanding of, and/or lived experience with, the health and support needs of LGBTQ+ people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and people of colour. You may wish to include your connection to Greater Western Sydney (e.g. living, working, studying, community involvement, or other meaningful connections).
   3. Please describe a project you’ve led or contributed to that involved developing, implementing and evaluating a program or service. In your response, outline your approach to project planning and delivery, how you measured success, and the outcomes achieved for the target community or population.
   4. Please describe your experience facilitating peer groups, delivering training, or presenting to groups. In your response, outline your approach to engaging participants, how you create a safe and inclusive environment, and what contributed to the success of your sessions (e.g. participant engagement, learning outcomes, or feedback).

If you are ready to apply, please apply via the 'Apply Now' function at the end of this page.

We look forward to receiving your application.