Jobs

About the role

We have an opportunity for two LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience Mental Health Peer Workers to join Thorne Harbour Health’s Mental Health program. One role to be based at Melton and the other role to be based at Dandenong. These key roles will:

• Provide empathetic and non-judgmental peer support to individuals and their families (including chosen family) and/or support networks.
• Advocate for the rights and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting peer-led initiatives and empowering individuals.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, and external partner organisations.
• Implement trauma-informed peer support practices.
• Participate in co-design and co-production initiatives

What’s on offer

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 (pro-rata) and superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award. You’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program as well as professional and career development.

About you

You will have a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or a similar qualification. You will also bring to the role:

• Personal lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
• Personal lived experience of engaging with the mental health sector as a consumer.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, establish rapport, and maintain compassionate and supportive relationships.
• An understanding of, and affinity with, the communities we serve.
• Ability to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of the LGBTIQA+ community, promoting peer-led support and empowerment.

How to Apply

Click here for a detailed Position Description, including selection criteria.

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 Gus Hoetzel, LGBTQIA+ Specialist Mental Health Manager – gus.hoetzel@thorneharbour.org

Applications close on Sunday 27th April 2025

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

Applicants from our LGBTIQA+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

• Adelaide Based
• Part Time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE), 2-year fixed term contract
• Newly created role to support the Director, South Australia

About the role

Working in a part time capacity, this newly created role will be responsible for:

• Assisting with management of emails and other forms of communication
• Providing calendar management for Director - SA, prioritising requests and troubleshooting conflicts.
• Undertaking research and preparing documents and reports while developing and maintaining other records, filing and document management systems
• Support with onboarding and mandatory checks for volunteers
• Support with embedding SA legislation and governance into THH policies and procedures

What’s on offer

• In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 3/SCHADS Level 4 (pro-rata) and superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award, $86,000 per annum (pro-rata). You’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
• There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program as well as professional and career development.

About you

You will have a certificate or tertiary qualification in business or business administration and/or experience in an administration role or similar. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in an office coordinator/manager/administration/PA role. Previous not-for-profit experience will be highly regarded.
• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office365 suite including programs
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including staff, senior executives, community members and funders.

How to Apply

Click here for a detailed Position Description, including selection criteria.

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

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 on Sunday 4th May 2025

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Rebecca Ellis, Director - South Australia on 0413 688 406 or via email - rebecca.ellis@thorneharbour.org

Applicants from our LGBTIQA+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 capable and qualified family violence counsellor with a keen desire to improve the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ community?

About the role

This role is your opportunity to join a progressive organisation and dynamic team at Victoria’s leading LGBTIQ+ community-controlled health service. Our Specialist Family Violence Service is committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build and support safe, non-violent relationships.

The role is to provide high quality, evidence-based risk assessment, holistic case management and therapeutic support to clients from the LGBTIQ+ community and those living with HIV, who have experience family violence. We are seeking an experienced, passionate person to join our team of specialist family violence workers at our Hoddle Street office.

A demonstrated understanding of Multi Agency Risk Assessment (MARAM) Framework and its application to family violence practice is required.

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

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

For further enquiries please contact Vincent Silk, Program Manager, Family Violence Services. Ph: 9865 6700 or via email: vincent.silk@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

Applications close: Thursday 17 April 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 someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with people, and wants to make a difference in the lives of LGBTIQ+ communities?

About the program/role

The Reception team at Thorne Harbour Health plays a key role in ensuring our services are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for all LGBTIQ+ community members and people living with HIV. This dual-site role is based at our Head Office in Abbotsford and the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda, supporting both general operations and our affirming medical services including Equinox, PRONTO!, and The Centre Clinic.

As the first point of contact for clients, staff, and visitors, the Receptionist is vital to maintaining a safe and affirming environment. You’ll be responsible for a range of front-of-house and administrative duties including greeting visitors, managing appointments, processing Medicare and billing transactions, and supporting medical and therapeutic services. The role requires a positive, professional attitude and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered for the role, candidates must demonstrate:

• An understanding of and sensitivity to issues affecting LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV;
• Strong reception and administrative skills, ideally within a medical setting;
• A friendly, client-focused approach and a commitment to confidentiality;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appointment/billing software;
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.

Experience working with Medicare systems and knowledge of HIV and STI prevention strategies will be highly regarded.

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

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

For further enquiries please contact Ellis Nardella, Acting Practice Manager on 0458 239 510 or at ellis.nardella@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

Applications close: Sunday 13 April 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.