This role is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful engagement and genuine health improvement for and with Aboriginal people and communities across NSW. This role is designed such that the successful applicant will be able to shape and drive their job in the direction that works for the Aboriginal community, for Hepatitis NSW’s strategic goals, and for NSW’s hepatitis B & C elimination goals. This provides exciting flexibility and the opportunity to carve out a role that suits the person in the role: one that can be built and grown around your skills, experience, and knowledge.

Prior knowledge of hepatitis B or C are not required nor is a previous background in the health sector; this knowledge can be easily learned. What is most important is motivation to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people affected by these viruses and a community-minded approach to engagement.

About the role

The main drawcards of this role include:

• A truly statewide reach working with Aboriginal people and communities in urban, regional, and remote areas of NSW
• The opportunity to play a leading role in the hepatitis B and C response amongst Aboriginal communities in NSW
• Organising health promotion events in community with on-site healthcare using innovative rapid and finger prick testing
• The opportunity to raise the voice of Aboriginal people affected by hepatitis B and C
• The flexibility and autonomy to drive the role and focus of the program in line with the needs of Aboriginal communities
• Working for an organisation with a great reputation, great workplace culture, and rewarding work

What we're looking for

Hepatitis NSW is looking for a motivated and community person to join our team in the role of Aboriginal Program Officer. This is an Aboriginal identified position and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only. Hepatitis NSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

We are looking for someone who will fit with our organisational values and so being a good fit with our organisational culture is as important as having the right skills, qualifications, and experience.

Here are the experience, qualifications, and knowledge we are looking for:

• Relevant degree qualification or at least two years’ experience in a relevant area of work, for example, a health, education, or social services environment.
• Demonstrated record of effective, culturally safe, and collaborative practice working with Aboriginal communities to improve health, social, economic, or cultural outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Skill in working with and responding to the needs of stakeholders from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience or willingness to work in challenging environments and demonstrating a non-judgemental attitude.
• Experience in working in a client-focused and person-centred manner.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity toward engaging in a culturally appropriate way with Aboriginal people, and an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Here are the skills, attitudes, and abilities we’re also looking for:

• A passion for working with and for community to improve health and wellbeing.
• An interest in working to improve the lives of marginalised, vulnerable, and disadvantaged people.
• Collaborative, friendly, and inclusive approach to working with colleagues and external partners.
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of partner organisations and community members.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage your own work.
• The ability to work to deadlines with minimal supervision or as a member of a team.
• Competency in using a range of PC-based computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.

About Hepatitis NSW

Hepatitis NSW is a health promotion charity founded by the hepatitis community that works to educate, support, and inform around hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and liver health. We’re the peak body for hepatitis B and C in NSW and work across the state. There are currently 17 permanent staff members, approximately 35 casual staff, and a number of volunteers. You can learn more about us and what we do at www.hep.org.au.

Hepatitis NSW has decades of experience working with and for its community to deliver high-quality programs and projects that meet the health and wellbeing needs of those affected by hepatitis B and C. We are known for the quality of our programs, the strength of our external relationships, and the community focus we bring to the hepatitis B and C responses in NSW.

Selection Criteria

Please respond to the following criteria, providing specific, detailed examples that demonstrate you have the qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities identified above.

We recommend providing a couple of hundred words for each point as these will be the criteria your application is judged upon. If you do not complete the selection criteria, your application will not be considered.

This is an Aboriginal identified position and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Hepatitis NSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a condition of employment.

• Give a detailed example of a time you worked within the Aboriginal community to improve the health, social, cultural, or financial outcomes of Aboriginal people or community.
• Detail your skills and experience in building, developing, or growing a program that meets the needs of its clients.
• Give a detailed example of working closely with a team of people to deliver a project, program, or activity in a community setting.
• This role is flexible to the successful candidate. Please outline how you would envisage shaping this role to suit the needs of the community as well as match your experience and skillset.
• Provide a short explanation of why this role interests you.

For more information

Please download the attached job pack for more detail about the role and organisation.

For more information about this role, if you need any clarification, or if you'd simply like to chat about the position, please contact:

Kyle Leadbeatter, Program Manager - Priority Populations and Settings

02 8217 7707 - [email protected] using the subject line: Program Officer (Identified Position) - Aboriginal Community Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs.