Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 11th May 2021
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
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:
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.
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:
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.