This is a unique opportunity to join ACON and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of our suicide prevention programs.

• A passion for improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities
• Make a significant contribution to peer-led suicide prevention
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team focused on LGBTQ+ health equity and empowerment

The Role

We are seeking a committed and passionate person to support the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion, education strategies and peer-led workshops aimed at strengthening mental health and resilience and preventing suicide in sexuality and gender diverse communities.

This position will also maintain and contribute to HERE.org.au, ACON’s digital LGBTQ+ information hub on suicide and situational distress.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Work experience or professional qualifications in community services, social work, public health, health education, health promotion or public policy, including an understanding of current practices in mental health and suicide prevention.
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills.
• Highly developed digital skills, with demonstrated experience in using content management systems, online engagement and/or social media management.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation in a range of forums and to adapt communication styles depending on the audience.
• Experience in peer group facilitation, adult education, training, and/or public speaking.
• Lived experience or intimate understanding of the mental health, suicide prevention and support needs of LGBTQ+ people and communities.

Working at ACON

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.

Location

This position is a 5 day per week role (35 hours) on an 18-month contract, we offer a flexible working option with the ability to work from home. However we are looking for a person that can attend and deliver in-person workshops or community events and work from ACON’s Sydney office when required.

Please download the Job Application Guide at https://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/jobs/

For more information about this position, you can email, text or call: Samara Shehata at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Health Promotion Officer - Suicide Prevention Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0418904116.

A position description is attached.