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Are you friendly and community-minded with a keen desire to work with the LGBTIQ+ communities? We are currently seeking a suitably skilled individual to join our Training and Capacity Building team.

About the program

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health & AOD Workforce Development (LGBTIQ+ MH WFD) Training Program is a Victorian State Government-funded initiative aimed at addressing inequities in mental health outcomes for the LGBTIQ+ community. This state-wide train the trainer program is designed to enhance the capacity of the mental health and AOD workforce to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services.

About the role

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health Workforce Development Trainer will work with the Thorne Harbour Health Training and Capacity Building Team Leader and Senior Trainer to deliver a coordinated evidence-based state-wide Train the Trainer training program, with a primary goal to improve LGBTIQ+ sensitivity, reduce stigma and discrimination, and build mental health sector capacity to meet the health needs of LGBTIQ+ Victorians. LGBTIQ+ community members will play a key role in the co-design and co-delivery of all training in partnership with targeted mental health professionals with individual sector specific knowledge.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria.

We offer generous salary packaging and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

For further information, contact Alex Sturman, Training and Capacity Building Team Leader on 0437 601 885 or alex.sturman@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: Administration Officer: Training and Capacity Building enquiry.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to recruitment@thorneharbour.org

Applications close: Monday, 27 January 2025.

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

We are currently recruiting for a capable and suitably qualified individual with a passion for LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing to join our Therapeutic Services in South Australia.

This exciting role will provide trauma-informed, culturally safe and affirming case management support to LGBTIQ+ community members and people living with HIV, who have experienced family and/or domestic violence.

As a Specialist LGBTIQ+ Family and Domestic Violence Practitioner you will work collaboratively with clients and mainstream family and domestic violence services to create safety, access appropriate supports and services, build capacity and achieve desired goals. You will also assist in building the capacity of the mainstream family and domestic violence sector through the establishment of collaborative initiatives and the provision of training and consultation.

You will possess case management knowledge and skills, a comprehensive understanding of family and domestic violence, excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of people from the LGBTIQ+ community, particularly trans and gender diverse individuals.

Thorne Harbour Health offers a supportive team environment, regular clinical supervision, ongoing professional development opportunities and the opportunity to further develop your professional skills in an LGBTIQ+ affirming, trans inclusive and sex positive service.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria.

We offer generous salary packaging, supervision, and a commitment to quality improvement.

For further enquiries please contact: Sharna Ciotti, Manager Therapeutic Services on 0428 919 582 or sharna.ciotti@thorneharbour.org

How to Apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to recruitment@thorneharbour.org.  

For further enquiries please contact: Sharna Ciotti, Manager Therapeutic Services on 0428 919 582 or sharna.ciotti@thorneharbour.org

Applications close Sunday, 2 February 2025. 

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

Are you a skilled trainer, experienced in delivering capacity building training in the health and community services sector with a keen desire to work with and in support of our LGBTIQ+ communities?

About the program

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health & AOD Workforce Development (LGBTIQ+ MH WFD) Training Program is a Victorian State Government-funded initiative aimed at addressing inequities in mental health outcomes for the LGBTIQ+ community. This state-wide train the trainer program is designed to enhance the capacity of the mental health and AOD workforce to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services.

About the role

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health Workforce Development Trainer will work with the Thorne Harbour Health Training and Capacity Building Team Leader and Senior Trainer to deliver a coordinated evidence-based state-wide Train the Trainer training program, with a primary goal to improve LGBTIQ+ sensitivity, reduce stigma and discrimination, and build mental health sector capacity to meet the health needs of LGBTIQ+ Victorians. LGBTIQ+ community members will play a key role in the co-design and co-delivery of all training in partnership with targeted mental health professionals with individual sector specific knowledge.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria.

Note: this is an 8-month, fixed term contract position, ending 31 October 2025.

We offer generous salary packaging and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

For further information, contact Alex Sturman, Training and Capacity Building Team Leader on 0437 601 885 or alex.sturman@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: Trainer / Resource Developer enquiry.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to recruitment@thorneharbour.org

Applications close: Monday, 27 January 2025.

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

Equinox is a Thorne Harbour Health (THH) operated health service that caters exclusively to our Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) communities. The primary objective of Equinox is to reduce the barriers that TGD people face in accessing primary health care services and to contribute to the health and wellbeing of these communities. We offer mental health, sexual health, hormone management and a full range of GP services. Equinox is currently AGPAL Accredited.

PRONTO! is a peer driven, community-based shop front approach to reduce barriers to testing and early HIV detection. PRONTO! was established to reduce the barriers faced by gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) communities. PRONTO! services include peer-delivered rapid HIV testing and STI screening as well as medical practitioner facilitated Pre–Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access clinics. Medical practitioners interpret STI test results and offer treatment services on-site.

We are currently seeking contractor General Practitioners/Sexual Health Physicians who are interested in working in this unique space. Our existing team of GPs are happy to provide mentoring and support to interested medical practitioners who are interested in developing their skills and working with TGD and/or gay/MSM communities.

Our current team consists of GPs that provide services to both Equinox and PRONTO! clients, and some who just work with the PRONTO! program. We have an urgent need for more doctors to work in our Equinox program and priority will be given to applicants willing to work primarily in this service.

We offer bulk-billing services to clients of both programs. Clients without Medicare are billed at the Medicare Rebate Schedule rates. We offer our contractor GPs a fee split of 70% of all income received.

Click here for the full Contract Role Description.

For further information, contact Program Manager, Peter Locke on 0419 913 062 or peter.locke@thorneharbour.org.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a tertiary qualification enabling eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Victoria. Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Royal Australian College of Physicians (Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine) is required.

The Centre Clinic is a Thorne Harbour Health (THH) operated health service that caters to the LGBTI community and people living with HIV. We are keen to hear from suitably qualified general practitioners and/or sexual health physicians who are interested in working in our AGPAL Accredited General Practice.

The Centre Clinic provides General Practice services including HIV testing, treatment and prevention, mental health, sexual health, hormone management, vaccinations and preventative health care and chronic disease management to the LGBTI community.

We are currently seeking contractor General Practitioners/Sexual Health Physicians who are interested in working in this unique space. Our existing team of GPs are happy to provide mentoring and support to interested medical practitioners who are willing to develop their skills and working with the LGBTI community.

We offer mixed billing services to our patients and those without Medicare are billed at the Medicare Rebate Schedule rates. We offer our contractor GPs a fee split of 70% of all income received.

Click here for the full Contract Role Description.

For further information, contact Program Manager, Clinical Services, Peter Locke on 0419 913 062 or peter.locke@thorneharbour.org.