ACON is Australia’s largest health organisation specialising in community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Community Health Promotion Officer, Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity

We’re seeking a committed and experienced Community Health Promotion Officer to join our vibrant and innovative Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity team, the team who brought you TransHub and who are advancing the recommendations from ACON’s Blueprint to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of the Trans and Gender Diverse Community in NSW.

This position is a 2 day per week role on a 12-month contract.

Join us and you’ll:

• Become an integral part in developing a new suicide prevention and trans empowerment program.

• Be actively working towards improving the health and wellbeing of trans people of all genders in NSW.
• Have the opportunity to practice in a truly values-led organisation and deliver vital services to our communities.
• Have access to professional and peer development, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Have an interesting and challenging job role and be part of a supportive work environment.

ACON is here to help our communities take control of their health so they can look after themselves as well as their partners, family and friends.

Essential Requirements include:

1. Demonstrated understanding of the gender affirming, general health, support and information needs of NSW trans and gender diverse communities.
2. Highly developed written skills with the ability to develop health project proposals and peer education/adult education facilitation manuals.
3. Proven experience in group facilitation and/or public speaking.
4. Highly developed oral, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience in community engagement.
5. Highly developed digital skills, with demonstrated experience in using content management systems, online engagement and/or social media management.

For further information regarding this position, please text or email Teddy Cook, Manager, Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity on 0419 848 417 or [email protected], using the subject line: Community Health Promotion Officer - Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply for this position please click Apply Now.

To be considered, all applications must include:

1. Completed ACON application form
2. Document addressing the Selection Criteria
3. Copy of your resume

ACON is an EEO employer. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, trans people with HIV, Sistergirls, Brotherboys and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trans people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A job pack is attached.