ACON is Australia’s largest health promotion organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives.

LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Consult Officer

This is a unique opportunity to join ACON and support the implementation and evaluation of an innovative program to provide consultation, training and guidance to services that provide support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual violence; with the goal of strengthening service provision.

• Help contribute to the safety of our communities by working to respond to sexual violence and improve service responses for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual violence.
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team focused on LGBTQ+ health and safety.

What’s ACON’s Community Health Division you say?

• The Community Health Division seeks to address the social determinants of health and enhance the justice, empowerment, autonomy, capacity, community connection and self-determination of LGBTQ+ people and population groups, rightly united by a rainbow.

Ok, so what’s the role?

ACON is seeking a committed and vibrant person to support the implementation and evaluation of the new Sexual Violence Consult Service. Working closely with the Project Lead, you will aid in facilitating training and consultation to services that request support either online or in-person. You will also aid in the promotion and evaluation of the service and contribute to the publication of Practice Guidelines that will be an available resource for service providers.

The Consult Service is funded by NSW Government until June 2025. While based in the Sydney office with flexible working arrangements, some travel statewide may occasionally be required for services in regional areas requesting in-person consultation.

Who are we looking for?:

• Knowledge of the issues involved in preventing and responding to sexual violence experienced by sexuality and gender diverse people.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas-
  • Delivering training or adult education.
  • Direct client work with LGBTQ+ people.
  • Policy or resource development.
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation initiatives.
• High-level communication skills including the ability to negotiate with a range of stakeholders and demonstrated ability to produce professional documents, briefings, and reports.
• An understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities, particularly Aboriginal people, people living HIV, people from sexuality and gender diverse communities, sex workers, and people who use drugs.
• Applicants must provide evidence of Covid 19 Vaccination, in addition to any other vaccination required to perform the role.

What else can we tell you?

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.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.
• Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

What’s the remuneration and working details?:

Salary: $81,791 - $94,551 (pro-rata) this salary range represents the total renumeration package (TRP) which includes superannuation and leave loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location: ACON’s Gadigal, Surry Hills Office with flexible working arrangements a possibility (away from the office).

Please note: We are looking for someone who can travel statewide when needed.

Hours: Full (70 hours per fortnight) to Part time (42 hours per fortnight) on a 1 year fixed term contract. This position can be offered as a full or part time role (not less than 42 hours per fortnight) depending on the needs of the candidate.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

• Salary Packaging up to $30,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,899 tax free).
• Generous pro-rata leave entitlements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How can I find out more details and apply?:

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

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, please contact Hamish Whelan Sexual Violence Consult Service Lead at [email protected] using the subject line: LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Consult Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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All applications must include:

• Your completed ACON Employment Application Form, via the Apply Now link, – with all the details filled in where requested;
• Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria; and
• Your Resume.

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

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A position description is attached.