Are you a qualified trainer or teacher keen to join our multidisciplinary education and health promotion team dedicated to the improving the sexual and reproductive health of the Canberra community? Are you keen for your next role to be interesting, challenging and diverse, working with a range of priority populations? Consider working at SHFPACT as a Health Promotion & Community Education Officer.

This role is part time, four days a week (negotiable). Qualified teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, this position supports the delivery of a range of community education, health promotion and promotional event 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. There is also an opportunity to become a qualified So Safe! trainer!

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

Sexuality and relationships education in primary and secondary schools

Sexuality and relationships education - group work for people with disability

Disability Inclusion

Education and community services workforce development courses and activities

Sexual health promotion projects

Community-based sexual violence prevention

Health information and health promotion campaigns

(Proportion of time spent across the spectrum of activities dependent on demand 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.

If you would like a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected]

The Application

If you have qualifications and experience in education and would like to work as a key member of a strong and supportive team, please submit your application directly through SEEK. Please ensure you include the following in your application:

1. A covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for this position;
2. An up-to-date resume, including your employment history and the names of 2 professional referees.

Contact

Megan Wyche, EO
E | [email protected]
P | 62473077