Training Program Officer

ACON’s Pride Training Team is seeking a passionate Training Program Officer.

We are looking for an amazing person to fill this exciting role in our team which is central in delivering the wonderful work of the Pride Training team.

What’s Pride Training you say?

Pride Training is an ACON social enterprise. We are here to improve the health and wellbeing of people from sexuality and gender diverse communities by building the capacity, knowledge, and confidence of clients to deliver inclusive and affirming practices and services.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Training Program Officer is essentially the first point of contact, and main conduit, for our all-important clients and leads much of the admin and coordination of the training delivery. You will:

• Be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with all clients with strong communication skills.
• Take lead on all administration needs of the program’s logistics with attention to detail.
• Actively participate and contribute to the general development and growth of the program.

Who are we looking for?:

• Someone eager to help our clients to provide an inclusive and affirming environment for our community.
• Someone with great organisation skills who is driven to go above and beyond for our program and clients.
• Someone who takes initiative and can work autonomously within a collaborative team.
• Someone who can wear multiple hats and is keen to develop news skills which lead to improvements and efficiencies.

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.

We provide a very supportive and flexible environment. You’ll be a part of the close-knit team within the Pride Inclusion Programs Division. We are a highly focused team which makes an impact through world-class training.

What’s the remuneration and working details?:

Salary: $74,767 to $80,817 (Gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) – commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location: ACON’s Surry Hills (Sydney) Office, with flexible working options a possibility.

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on a 1-year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension).

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 – 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

A position description is attached.