• Everybody Is Welcomed at WAAC!
• Project Officer - Weekend Workshops Supporting LGBTQI+ Young People
• Part time (2-3 days per week) up to December 2021

The WA AIDS Council (WAAC) is a non-government organisation committed to the HIV response in Western Australia. Established in 1985, the Council leads the Western Australian community in the provision of a wide range of services in the prevention of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses, and the treatment and care of people living with HIV and AIDS.

We are currently seeking a qualified Project Officer who will provide peer-based support and education for LGBTIQ+ young people (14-26) through peer support workshops.

The successful candidate must be available to commit to the upcoming weekend workshops:

• Metro – Belmont – 22 and 23 May 2021;
• Regional – Port Hedland – 19 and 20 June 2021 (tentative); and
• Karratha – 28 and 29 August 2021.

You will ideally hold a tertiary qualification in Youth Work, or significant progress towards such a qualification, or significant experience in a closely related area (or equivalent). 

Why Work for WAAC?

We offer:

• Hourly rate commencing from $33.21
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible and friendly team environment

See yourself in our team - if you have a positive attitude, enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent support to sexual and gender diverse populations, we would love to hear from you!

For more information on WAAC and what we are passionate about, please visit https://waaids.com/

Have questions?

Your queries can be forwarded to Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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.

A position description is attached.