Health Promotion & Community Education Officer

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT

Canberra, ACT 


All Grade Levels (P-12)

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 April 2025


The Health Promotion & Community Education Officer will work with a team to deliver a range of community education and health promotion activities.

<p>Are you a teacher looking for a "sea change," while still wanting to use your skills and knowledge? &nbsp;Are you keen for your next role to be interesting, challenging and diverse, working with a range of priority populations? Perhaps you'd like to join a multidisciplinary education and health promotion team dedicated to the improving the sexual and reproductive health of the Canberra community. <strong>Consider working at SHFPACT as a Health Promotion &amp; Community Education Officer!</strong></p> <p>This role is part time, four days a week. (negotiable) Qualified teachers are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.</p> <p>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 &amp; 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 an opportunity to become a qualified So Safe! trainer, as part of this role.</p> <p>Specific positions and roles within this professional classification may focus on:&nbsp;</p> <p>Disability Inclusion&nbsp;</p> <p>Education and community services workforce development courses and activities</p> <p>Sexuality and relationships education (schools)&nbsp;</p> <p>Sexuality and relationships education (support for people with disability)&nbsp;</p> <p>Sexual health promotion projects&nbsp;</p> <p>Community-based sexual violence prevention&nbsp;</p> <p>Health information and health promotion campaigns</p> <p>(The focus and availability of specific roles is dependent on current funding program and organisational strategic priorities.)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><u>Duties and Responsibilities:</u></p> <p><strong>Service Delivery:</strong> &nbsp;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&nbsp;</p> <p>Investigate and advise on existing resources in the field and support new resource development as required&nbsp;</p> <p>Liaise with appropriate partner organisations, professional bodies and networks to enhance organisation, program and service profile and capacity</p> <p><strong>Administration:</strong> Maintain records and provide statistical and activity reports for program and projects&nbsp;</p> <p>Plan effectively for the delivery of services according to organisational and funding agreement goals, objectives and output targets&nbsp;</p> <p>Evaluate service delivery against organisational and funding agreement goals, objectives and output targets</p> <p><strong>Teamwork</strong>: Facilitate a positive, respectful work environment and effective communication&nbsp;</p> <p>Observe the Employee Code of Conduct and organisational policy and procedures in all communication with colleagues and in the resolution of grievances and conflict</p> <p><strong>Workplace</strong> <strong>Safety</strong>: &nbsp;Observe the responsibilities of all employees and supervisors in organisational Workplace Health &amp; Safety policy and procedures ·</p> <p>Promote workplace health &amp; safety and adherence to organisational policy and procedures with supervised staff and colleagues ·</p> <p>Observe the Employee Code of Conduct and organisational policy and procedures in the treatment of clients</p> <p><strong>Other duties</strong>: · Undertake additional tasks as required to assist in the smooth running of the program, Unit and organisation.</p>

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<p>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 Teachers On Net via the "Apply For Job" button. Please ensure you include the following in your application:</p> <ol> <li>A covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for this position;</li> <li>An up-to-date resume, including your employment history and the names of 2 professional referees.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Contact</strong></p> <p>Megan Wyche,&nbsp;EO&nbsp;<br> E |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mwyche@shfpact.org.au?subject=Health%20Promotion%20%26%20Community%20Education%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mwyche@shfpact.org.au</a><br> P |&nbsp;62473077</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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