Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $93,669.67 - $99,914.31 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing expert sexual health and blood borne virus advice and support to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) (Member Services) across Western Australia, with the aim of decreasing the incidence of STIs in Aboriginal peoples.

This role is responsible for the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative activities associated with the Sexual Health, Blood Borne Viruses and Hepatitis C programs and assists in the development and delivery of professional development programs to AHCWA’s Member Services.

Additionally, this position plays a crucial leadership role, coordinating a team of two, while building and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for a passionate advocate and skilled leader with:

• Knowledge of the current trends and issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout the state;
• Proven experience in promoting Aboriginal health advocacy in relation to STIs and BBVs;
• A leadership style that develops, coaches and empowers employees to achieve the best possible outcomes of client and clinical service delivery;
• Proven experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, education and training for diverse audiences;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop strategies to resolve issues effectively; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of clinical quality improvement practices in primary health care, specifically in sexual health and blood borne viruses.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community;
• Possesses a relevant clinical qualification i.e. Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse; and
• Holds relevant clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum 5 years' experience within the sexual health field.

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) and Working with Children Check prior to appointment. Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will need to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian 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 $93,669.67 - $99,914.31 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
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• 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' 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 (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.