AddressAbout Us
SHQ is the largest non-government provider of sexual and reproductive health services in Western Australia. Over the past 50 years our organisation has evolved and expanded to meet the growing and changing needs of the community, providing clinical, counselling and education services that promote sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all.
We value diversity and inclusion; courage and compassion; respect for all. It’s a very exciting time to join SHQ as the organisation is going through a period of growth with the provision of increased service offerings.
About You
You are a skilled, seriously passionate and qualified individual with experience working in health education and people with disability. Your excellent communication skills, along with your demonstrated skills and experience in the delivery and evaluation of education and training programs will be viewed favourably.
The role
You work as a member of the team delivering group education programs to children and young people with disability; parents and carers; professionals and other support networks, in the areas of sex and sexuality, puberty, protective behaviours and respectful relationships.
As a vital member of our education & development team, you will play a crucial role in the ongoing expansion of SHQ’s services.
We are looking for applicants with a devoted passion to disability and education keen to work closely with a dedicated and experienced team.
Your Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Experience
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programs for professionals, school, and community groups.
• Demonstrated skilled approach to working with a range of community clients, including individuals with disabilities.
• Deliver group education programs in a school setting across a broad range of topic areas to primary and secondary students with supported learning needs.
• Working autonomously when delivering programs.
• Liaise with school personnel to tailor programs to meet desired outcomes.
• Timely responses and communications with school personnel.
• Support school personnel to implement strategies and program objectives.
• Adapt teaching style to cater to diverse abilities.
• Participate in the development of resources when tailoring education programs: visual resources, worksheets, and activities.
• Participate in developing, updating, and promoting education programs.
• Promote Counselling services, identify students who would benefit from one-one referral.
• Deliver one-one education to students in the school setting, identified as unable to participate in a group setting.
• Promote Professional Education to further support teaching personnel.
• Develop and maintain effective networks and collaborative working relationships with school personnel.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues and resources in sexual and reproductive health and experience in sexual health education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to consult, network and develop good working relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, both internally and externally.
• Highly effective skills in interactive education and training and sound group facilitation skills.
Your qualifications and/or other requirements
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in education, health, community development, human services, Psychology, social work, or other relevant field and/or extensive relevant experience or equivalent.
• NDIS workers screening check
• NDIS orientation
• A National Police Clearance no older than 6 months from date of issue.
• Current Working with Children check
• Current certificate of immunisation and or evidence of immunity for (Hepatitis B, Influenza, Pertussis, Measles Mumps and Rubella, Varicella and COVID-19).
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers’ license.
• Willingness to travel as required.
What we can offer you
• Initially a 12-month contract that may be extended if funding permits
• 30 Hours per fortnight
• A vibrant, supportive, and friendly working environment
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Generous Salary Packaging options
• SHQ Internal Holidays at Christmas
• Excellent learning opportunities
How to Apply
Does this sound like you? Please click the Apply button below, remembering to attach your resume, and a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the “Your skills’ section above, by 5pm Monday 20 May 2024. Direct applicants only, no agencies please.
For a confidential discussion about the role please call Mick Pierce (Manager Education and Development) on ***********@shq.org.au or to receive the full job description, please email ***********@shq.org.au
We encourage ALL genders, ages and sexual orientation to apply.
We actively encourage Aboriginal people, people with disability and individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
SHQ embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity.
Please take the time to read our Diversity statement by copying and pasting this link https://shq.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SHQ-position-statement-Diversity-web.pdf
