The WA AIDS Council (WAAC) is committed to substantive equality as well as a diverse workforce. WAAC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, People Living with HIV, people of diverse sexuality and/or gender and people with disabilities.

Our Purpose:

We believe in the right of everyone to have the freedom to safely explore and express their individuality. Our society is stronger and more resilient when people have awareness of their personal situation, and their risks, options, and issues around sexual health and wellbeing.

The WAAC was born from a desire to end the trauma, fear, stigma and isolation caused by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. We exist to provide support options to people who are living with HIV, or who may be at risk of infection, and to encourage the community to adopt a healthy approach to sex and relationships.

We deliver on our Vision, Mission and Values by providing counselling, assistance with case management, clinical services, education, and community engagement. We bring people together in a safe environment to increase awareness and enable informed decisions about sexual health and wellbeing.

This position makes an important contribution to our business. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate achievement of the essential outcomes and selection criteria described below.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline i.e. Nursing, Social Work or related field;
• Minimum five years’ experience in a leadership and management role leading complex multi-disciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated evidence of successfully leading teams to achieve strong client and community outcomes;
• Demonstrated evidence of high-level problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills;
• Demonstrated evidence of effective relationship and stakeholder engagement, consultation, collaboration management;
• Demonstrated evidence of successful financial performance including in the development, monitoring and preparation of budgets and monthly financials;
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of public health or health promotion in a community-based organisation;
• Demonstrated success and evidence to work in ways that promote diversity and cultural sensitivity
• A current Driver’s License
• A current National Police Clearance – valid within the last six months

Desirable

• An understanding of sexual health and blood-borne viruses