Are you a teacher looking for a sea change? Would you like to work for an organisation whose purpose is improved sexual and reproductive health for the Canberra community, within a framework of human rights and social justice?

Consider working at SHFPACT as a Health Promotion & Community Education Officer.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, this position supports the delivery of a range of community education, health promotion and promotional event activities. This position may be attached to a specific Program or set of activities. Health Promotion & Community Education Officers also assist with workforce development and professional development training services delivered by the organisation and may act in the capacity of Trainer/Assessor where qualified and required.

Specific positions and roles within this professional classification may focus on:

• Disability Inclusion
• Education and community services workforce development courses and activities
• Sexuality and relationships education (schools)
• Sexuality and relationships education (support for people with disability)
• Sexual health promotion projects
• Community-based sexual violence prevention
• Health information and health promotion campaigns

(The focus and availability of specific roles is dependent on current funding program and organisational strategic priorities.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Contribute to the provision of high quality, effective and efficient community education, professional development training and health promotion services and strategies in the area of sexuality, sexual and reproductive health
• Investigate and advise on existing resources in the field and support new resource development as required
• Liaise with appropriate partner organisations, professional bodies and networks to enhance organisation, program and service profile and capacity

Administration:

• Maintain records and provide statistical and activity reports for program and projects
• Plan effectively for the delivery of services according to organisational and funding agreement goals, objectives and output targets
• Evaluate service delivery against organisational and funding agreement goals, objectives and output targets

Teamwork:

• Facilitate a positive, respectful work environment and effective communication
• Observe the Employee Code of Conduct and organisational policy and procedures in all communication with colleagues and in the resolution of grievances and conflict

Workplace Safety:

• Observe the responsibilities of all employees and supervisors in organisational Workplace Health & Safety policy and procedures ·
• Promote workplace health & safety and adherence to organisational policy and procedures with supervised staff and colleagues ·
• Observe the Employee Code of Conduct and organisational policy and procedures in the treatment of clients

Other duties:

• Undertake additional tasks as required to assist in the smooth running of the program, Unit and organisation.

A position description is attached.

Contact

If you have any queries about the position please contact the Manager of Education, Health Promotions and Training, Ange Rule, 61633439 or [email protected] using the subject line: Health Promotion & Community Education Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.