Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer responsible for training and community health programs. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of blood borne viruses and experience in public health. This role offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and promotes cultural sensitivity, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid Christmas shutdown leave

Study Leave

Annual Leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Leave

Health initiatives

Long Service Leave

Career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in blood borne viruses and STIs.
• Ability to develop strategies for health issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training within the Birds and the BBVs course.
• Assist in developing professional programs.
• Mentor and support the Youth Program Officer.

Skills

Knowledge of blood borne viruses

Clinical quality improvement practices

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of health trends in Aboriginal communities

Experience in public health program evaluation

Effective communication skills

Cultural safety principles

Job description

Overview

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA); Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Employment Category: Permanent; Remuneration: $87,474.98 – $91,334.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer is responsible for planning, preparing, promoting and delivering the training within the Birds and the BBVs course. This position is also required to assist in the development and delivery of professional development programs to AHCWA’s Member Services.

This position will also take an active role in mentoring and supporting the Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer (Youth) (50D) and the implementation of strategies to the secondary target group.

Responsibilities

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

• Relevant knowledge, skills and a minimum 2 years’ experience in blood born viruses and sexually transmitted infections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care with a focus on sexual health and blood borne viruses.
• 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 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 the above, we are looking for someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.

Requirements

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.

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.

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 + superannuation + salary sacrifice. 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
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
• 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
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ employment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development

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 Officer on [phone].

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.