WAAC is committed to substantive equality as well as a diverse workforce.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with HIV, people of diverse sexuality and/or gender and people with disabilities.
Current Opportunities
Officer – Population Health and Community Development (Identified Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Role)
The opportunity
WAAC are looking for a passionate and community-driven professional to join our team as an Officer – Population Health and Community Development. This is a special measure position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
In this role, you will support the development, delivery, and evaluation of innovative, evidence-based community development projects that promote LGBTIQA+SB inclusion and help build safer, more supportive environments. The role will also contribute to health promotion initiatives focused on HIV, blood-borne viruses (BBVs), and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). While the primary focus will be working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, you will also engage with other populations.
Reporting to the Coordinator – Population Health and Community Development, your work will include:
- Engaging with sector organisations and communities
- Building internal and external partnerships
- Identifying and addressing learning needs within target workforces and communities
Maximum term contract up to 30 June 2027, with potential to extend.
Position – 0.8 FTE (with potential to increase to 1.0 FTE)
About you
You are a skilled, seriously passionate and qualified individual with experience working on a variety of health promotion projects involving diverse communities including People Living with HIV, LGBTIQA+SB, First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people.
You are an awesome and unique individual. Your past involvement in not-for-profit community services sectors will be viewed favourably, ideally with experience in the delivery of sexual health and blood-borne virus services.
What we can offer
- An hourly rate of $39.01, plus superannuation
- Generous salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning and development opportunities via ELMO
- Study leave
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Flexible and friendly team environment
- A culture where being authentically human is highly valued
Take your career to the next level
If you are keen to take up the challenge and have a positive attitude, are enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent support to all people, we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as per the position description
Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the link: https://wkf.ms/3H7XyWE
Still interested and want to know even more?
Initial and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Karina Reeves – Coordinator Population Health and Community Development at 08 9482 0000.
To view the position description, please click on the link below:
There is no closing date as applications will be processed upon receipt.
As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) WAAC 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/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
WAAC promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. At the heart of our organisation is the commitment to provide a range of services that leads to positive healthy people in inclusive, connected communities. This is underpinned by our core values of Courageous Leadership, Inclusion without Exclusion and Creative and Innovative.
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