Working at BGF is so much more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to supporting people living with HIV.
BGF is an equal opportunity employer, and persons with a lived experience of HIV are encouraged to apply for this position.
Current Vacancies:
Communications & Advocacy Coordinator
An opportunity exists for a person with excellent writing and advocacy skills, to join our Marketing and Fundraising team.
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Supportive and committed team
- Permanent, part-time role (4 days a week)
About the role:
Your primary focus is to coordinate activities related to all internal and external communication that involves content in media, as well as increase BGF’s Community engagement and advocacy.
You will have responsibility for:
- Coordinating the production and delivery of digital content as part of approved BGF communications strategies;
- Delivering digital marketing appeals and campaigns;
- Managing BGF’s community advocacy activities;
- Delivering campaign development in the community health sector;
- Identifying opportunities for community engagement; and
- Managing the BGF Community Ambassador Program.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 60.8 hours per fortnight (4 days a week), based in Surry Hills, Sydney.
About you
To meet the challenges of this role you must address the following criteria:
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering online communications (websites, online advertising, digital marketing, search engine marketing, search engine optimisation, social media platforms etc.) content
- Strong understanding of the social media platforms available and emerging, and how best to optimise them to meet BGF’s comms objectives
- Excellent written communication skills; the ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive content
Desirable
- Tertiary qualification in a related field
- Project management skills
- An understanding of the range of issues for people living with HIV
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by the Australian Government (Due to the public funding arrangement we require all employees’ vaccination status to be ‘up-to-date’ including booster shot)
- A current National Criminal History Check (arranged by BGF)
- Must satisfy all residential/visa requirements for working in Australia
The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.
A full Position Description is available HERE (Communications and Advocacy Coordinator PD – May 2022)
Submit your application to bgf@bgf.org.au
Should you have any questions please contact Siobhan Reynolds, Director, Marketing & Fundraising via email to bgf@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Thursday 12 May 2022
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Psychosocial Support Services Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for someone with excellent client relationship and employee management skills and experience to join BGF’s Client Services team in this senior role.
- Permanent full-time opportunity (76.0 hrs per fortnight)
- Access to flexible working arrangement (minimum 3 days a week in the office) and salary packaging
- Supportive and committed team
About the role:
Reporting to the Director, Client Services, Psychosocial Support Services Manager is a key member of BGF’s Client Services Leadership team and has accountabilities for all Psychosocial Support Services matters for our clients. The position manages a team which consists of Case Managers, Case Workers, Financial Counsellor and AOD Case Manager.
Your primary focus will be to manage a dedicated team of case workers and case managers to deliver quality services to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships and referral pathways with service partners.
In summary, the Psychosocial Support Services Manager is accountable for:
- Client Support;
- Worker Management;
- Operational Management;
- Partner Relationship Management
About you
This is a hand-on role and you are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You are a trusted manager who has previously demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities within a not‐for‐profit organisation coupled with the following skills, qualification and experience:
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in a social work or in a similar relevant field, or extensive relevant experience complemented by accredited professional development
- Solid experience in Community Services;
- Strong management, leadership and organisational skills and sound experience in managing a team and providing supervision and performance management;
- A sound working knowledge of existing services in the fields of HIV, disability, AOD, mental health etc.;
- High-level computing expertise in particular, Microsoft Suit and healthcare software (Lumary desirable);
- Developed problem-solving skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Communication skills – clear articulation both in the written and spoken word;
- Ad hoc Reporting.
Desirable:
- Experience working with people with HIV
- Experience in strategic planning
- Knowledge and experience in NDIS
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Current, valid driver's license with an unblemished record
- Undergo a Police Record Check (arranged through BGF) and Working with Children Check
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by the Australian Government (Due to the public funding arrangement we require all employees’ vaccination status to be ‘up-to-date’ including booster shot)
The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.
Further details on requirements found in the PD.
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.
A full Position Description is available HERE (Psychosocial Support Services Manager – April 2022)
Submit your application to bgf@bgf.org.au
Should you have any questions please contact Andrew Buchanan via email to bgf@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Thursday, 28 April 2022
Applications close: Thursday, 26 May 2022
Community Support Worker (Casual)
- Casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney
- Support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities
- Great benefits incl. EAP access and gaining experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community
We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline. We will start the shortlisting process as we receive applications.
About you & the role
This role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. BGF is looking to create a casual pool to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.
The Community Support Worker requires sound experience engaging and assisting clients with their daily living skills. In this role you are a truly purpose-driven professional whose personal values are aligned to ours. You are a team player with positive collaborative attitude and treat everyone with respect.
More specifically, to be successful in this role you will:
- abide by BGF and Client Services team’s established policies, procedures and guidelines;
- work cooperatively and collaboratively with Community Support Program Coordinator achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes for your clients;
- deliver high quality support services to meet the identified needs of BGF clients living in the community by performing a variety of duties including medication prompting, shopping, light cleaning, meal preparation, as well as taking clients to their appointments;
- help clients overcome social isolation;
- proactively develop and maintain client relationships that facilitate progress towards planned and agreed levels of independence and participation; and
- write case notes on client contact and outcomes for client record keeping purposes.
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Certificate IV in Community Services (either completed or in progress)
- Current, valid driver's license with an unblemished record
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Provide or undergo a ‘Working with Children’ clearance
- Undergo a Police Records Check (arranged through BGF)
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by the Australian Government (Due to the public funding arrangement we require all employees’ vaccination status to be ‘up-to-date’ including booster shot)
Benefits & Culture
- Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV.
- Much more than just a job – it is a rare and great opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney
- Great benefits incl. EAP access and gaining experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter to Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the key areas of responsibility.
A full Position Description is available HERE (Community Support Worker March 2022).
Should you have any questions please contact Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Applications close: Sunday, 17 April 2022
