About the Opportunity

• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $84,927.17 - $88,673.95 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Are you passionate about helping Aboriginal Health workers and Aboriginal people to learn more about the importance of STI, HIV and BBV testing? Are you interested in finding ways to normalise the subject and help break down the shame and stigma associated with them? The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is seeking a talented Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer to join our team to help coordinate The Birds and the BBV's course.

As our Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in helping achieve our vision and mission. Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Plan, develop and implement strategies which enhance quality improvement interventions and clinical management activities to reduce STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal people in WA.
• Work collaboratively with the Sexual Health and BBV Program team to effectively deliver key program deliverables.
• Promote and support appropriate existing and planned clinical management of STIs and BBVs.
• Develop networks in Aboriginal communities to build community support for sexual health promotion activities.
• Prepare written reports and other documentation as required in accordance with funding requirements.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

About You

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Possession of a relevant clinical qualification, i.e. Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Relevant clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum two years' demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of complex health needs including blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care with a focus on sexual health and blood borne viruses.
• Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, education and training for a diverse range of audiences.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and is accepted as such by their community, and has, or is, working towards attaining their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

For the full selection criteria, refer to the Job Description Form attached.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/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) 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 passport or birth certificate.

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 $84,927.17 - $88,673.95 per annum pro rata + 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
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
• 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
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.