Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer

NACCHO; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Study leave

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer leave

Christmas closure

Job summary

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia is seeking a Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer to plan, develop, and implement strategies that reduce STIs and BBVs among Aboriginal people in WA. The role involves training delivery within their BBV courses, development of professional development programs, and mentoring ACCHS staff, with emphasis on cultural safety and community engagement.

You will collaborate with health professionals to improve CQI in sexual health and data-informed program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in BBVs and STIs.
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs and training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal communities.
• Understanding of cultural safety and working with ACCHS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, promote and deliver training within Birds and BBVs course.
• Develop professional development programs for Member Services.
• Promote clinical management of STIs and BBVs.
• Mentor Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services’ staff.
• Build networks in Aboriginal communities to support sexual health promotion.
• Help health professionals understand transmission, symptoms and prevention of BBVs.
• Identify data collection areas to demonstrate CQI in sexual health.

Skills

BBV/STI knowledge

Public health program planning

Training delivery

Cultural safety

Strong communication

Data analysis

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]

Full time

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

We’re looking for a Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer to plan, develop, and implement strategies which enhance quality improvement interventions and clinical management activities to reduce STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal people in WA.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, prepare, promote and deliver the training within the 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 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 CQI in sexual health and BBV prevention and management.
• 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
• A 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 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/or
• 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 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 $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

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!

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

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.