Introduction

ACON is Australia’s largest health promotion organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives.

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

Description

Job Description

- We’re on the lookout for a skilled digital content professional to join our Trans Health Equity team and support the maintenance and delivery of TransHub.
- This role will create and manage website, social media and campaign content that helps trans and gender diverse communities and their allies access trusted, evidence-based health information.
- This is a full-time position (70 hours per fortnight) based in our Gadigal (Surry Hills) office.

What’s Trans Health Equity you say?

You'll be a part of the Trans Health Equity team, which leads health promotion, community development and peer education work with trans and gender diverse communities. Through TransHub, the team is updating and creating health information, expanding access to affirming healthcare information, producing new resources and delivering

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Digital Content Officer – Trans Health Equity is essentially responsible for implementing social marketing campaigns across communications media, with a particular focus on social media and website content. You will:

- Research, create and publish website and social media content, including short-form video, graphics and other written and visual content.
- Work with community members, clinicians, translators and content contributors to ensure TransHub content is accurate, relevant and accessible.
- Develop and contribute to campaigns that increase awareness of TransHub and improve access to trans-affirming healthcare information.





Who are we looking for?

- Someone with tertiary qualifications and at least two years of postgraduate experience in marketing, communications, advertising, digital media or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and managing a social media content calendar.
- Experience with design tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, or Figma.
- Experience in writing and editing content for CMS platforms, including Wordpress.
- Someone with lived experience of, or intimate community connection with, trans and gender diverse communities, and an understanding of current community needs and health priorities.

What else can we tell you?​​​

- Salary: Starting from $88,192.08 (Gross Annual Salary PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).
- Location: ACON’s Gadigal (Surry Hills), with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).
- Hours: Full-Time on a 2 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.
- Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging: Currently up to $35,000 gross up value, enabling you to keep more of your salary, and pay less tax ($15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Flexibility and Wellbeing: Working from home arrangements available from the first day, free comprehensive counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program and dedicated quiet spaces across office locations.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: Including an additional 5 days at the end of the year for our shutdown period, additional Personal/Carer’s Leave days above NES.
- Community Leave Entitlements: First Nations Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Paid Parental Leave (both caregivers 14 weeks), Public Holiday Swap … and more!
- Growth opportunities: Tailored learning and development planning, annual learning allowance and education scholarships to encourage continuous learning,



and paid education leave.
- Flare Benefits: Enjoy exclusive employee perks, including discounts from leading retailers, wellbeing providers and financial institutions

How can I find out more details and apply?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Adrian Mouhajer, Trans Health Equity at [email protected]

If you are ready to apply, please apply via the 'Apply' function at the end of this page.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Skills And Experiences

Essential:

1. Tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 2 years postgraduate work experience in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Digital Media or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience in creating and managing a social media content calendar.
3. Up-to-date knowledge of the digital content landscape including current trends and strong understanding of the role that each channel plays in the funnel.
4. Lived experience of, or intimate community connection with, trans and gender diverse communities and an understanding of current community needs and health priorities.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written and visual communication.
6. Experience with design tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, or Figma.
7. Experience in writing and editing content for CMS platforms, including Wordpress.
8. Strong understanding of and commitment to working with ACON’s communities, including all LGBTQ+ people and people living with and affected by HIV.

Desirable:

1. Previous experience working within a marketing or creative agency
2. Experience working in other not-for-profits or for health-related clients

📌 Digital Content Officer - Trans Health Equity (Surry Hills)
🏢 ACON
📍 Surry Hills