Sexual Health and BBV Program Officer

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Employment Category: Permanent

Remuneration: $87, $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.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, please view the full position description on the AHCWA website.

The role is responsible for planning, delivering and promoting training within the Birds and the BBVs course, and assisting in the development and delivery of professional development programs for AHCWA's Member Services. The position also provides mentoring and support for related program officers and implements strategies for the secondary target group.

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

• Relevant knowledge, skills and a minimum 2 years' experience in blood borne 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.

Please note:

• An unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence is required.
• Must submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will need to provide evidence of entitlement (e.g., 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 communicate sensitively and effectively with these communities.

Remuneration includes a base salary of $87, $91,334.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice. You will also have access to generous salary packaging options, which can increase your take-home pay.

• 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
• 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

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.