Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Western Australia is seeking a Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer. In this full-time role, you will develop strategies to reduce STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal people. Responsibilities include training delivery, program development, and community networking. The ideal candidate has a background in public health and experience with Aboriginal communities. This position offers generous salaries and benefits, including flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous salary packaging options

Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in BBVs and STIs.
• Knowledge of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care.
• Experience in planning and implementing public health programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the training for Birds and the BBVs course.
• Assist in the development of professional development programs.
• Identify areas for data collection to demonstrate quality improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

• Location: WA
• Salary: $87,474.98 - $91,334.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice
• Contact name: Connor Browne
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]

About the Opportunity

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $87,474.98 – $91,334.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer plans, develops, and implements strategies which enhance quality improvement interventions and clinical management activities to reduce STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal people in WA.

This role has become available due to internal succession planning, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow within our organisation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, promote and deliver the training within Birds and the BBVs course;
• Assist in the development and delivery of professional development programs to AHCWA’s Member Services;
• Promote and support appropriate existing and and planned clinical management of STIs and BBVs;
• Provide support, advice and mentoring to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) sexual health and clinical staff;
• Develop networks in Aboriginal communities to build community support for sexual health promotion activities;
• Support health care professionals to have the appropriate skills to understand the consequences, modes of transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention of STIs and BBVs; and
• Identify areas for data collection and analysis to build evidence-based cases to demonstrate continuous quality improvement in sexual health and BBV prevention and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in BBVs and STIs;
• Knowledge of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care, with a focus on sexual health and BBVs;
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, education and training for a diverse range of audiences;
• Understanding of the current trends and issues impacting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout WA;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently; and
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community;
• Has demonstrated experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors;
• Holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or is working towards it; and
• Has knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework and best practice.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, 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 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 $87,474.98 – $91,334.17 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
• Paid two-week Annual Christmas Closure

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday, 11 January 2026

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.

Applications received may be considered for other suitable positions within the organisation.

Please note the AHCWA Office will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period; Monday, 22 December 2025 – Friday, 2 January 2026 inclusive. Any enquiries received during this time will be responded to on our return.

For further information about this position, please call the People and Culture Team 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.