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Sexual Health and BBVs Program Officer - Youth

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
  • Location: Highgate
  • Employment Type: Full Time, 1.0FTE
  • Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2025
  • Remuneration: $67,897.71 - $76,950.73 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Sexual Health and BBVs Program Officer (Youth) directly reports to the Sexual Health and BBVs Program Coordinator and is accountable to the Executive Manager Workforce and Sector Development. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating an increase in testing and treatment in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for issues faced by Aboriginal Youth. The program is aimed at developing and delivering culturally appropriate community education, including peer educators, to increase health literacy and knowledge on STI and BBV prevention, improving clinical outcomes related to testing and treatment of STIs and BBVs, social and emotional well being, drug and alcohol misuse and healthy relationships.

This role will work collaboratively with the Sexual Health and BBVs Program team, Youth Program team and Youth Committee to effectively deliver key program deliverables, and will be supported by the Sexual Health and BBVs Program Officer in the implementation of strategies to the target group including but not limited to: community based workers, the AHCWA Youth Committee, Youth Peer Educators and Aboriginal community members.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here, or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
  • Possession of a relevant clinical qualification i.e. Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
  • Relevant clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum 2 years' experience within community or public health.
  • Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
  • Proven ability to mentor Aboriginal youth, ideally within the health sector with a strong understanding of youth engagement strategies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues that impact on young people in urban, regional and remote communities.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop strategies, ideas and opportunities to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Knowledge and/or an understanding of the current trends and issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout the state.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, education and training for a diverse range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and highly developed interpersonal skills including consultation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care with a focus on sexual health and blood borne viruses.
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) or working towards it or willingness to attain.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) and best practice and assessment practices.
  • Experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector and a strong understanding and commitment to the sectors principles.
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working with Children Check (if applicable) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $67,897.71 - $76,950.73 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
  • Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Bring Your Dog To Work Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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