Jobs

We are currently recruiting for casual trainers to work in our TGDiCH program.

About the program/role

Thorne Harbour Health’s Trans and Gender Diverse in Community Health (TGDiCH) training project holds responsibility for the state-wide workforce skills and training program and is helping to create safe access to healthcare for trans and gender diverse people throughout Victoria. It is a TGD-led and evidence-based training project for health professionals wanting to increase their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in working with this community.

The TGDiCH Casual Trainer will work with the TGDiCH Team Leader to deliver a coordinated evidence-based state-wide training program, with a primary goal to improve TGD sensitivity, reduce stigma and discrimination, and build health sector capacity to meet the health needs of TGD Victorians. TGD community members will play a key role in the co-design and co-delivery of all training in partnership with targeted health professionals with individual sector specific knowledge.

With excellent supervision, support, commitment to quality improvement and professional development opportunities, this role will be richly rewarding for the right candidate.

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

For further information, contact Alex Sturman - 0437 601 885 or alex.sturman@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: TGDiCH Trainer enquiry.

Applicants from our LGBTIQ+ communities including people with a trans and gender diverse lived experience, those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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, 2nd March 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 passionate about supporting people living with HIV and improving health outcomes in a dynamic, community-focused environment?

About the program/role

Established in 1993, the Positive Living Centre (PLC) is a vital community hub offering a range of health and wellbeing programs for people living with HIV. Through social, recreational, practical, and educational services, the PLC aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Client Care and Support Officer to join our team. Working closely with the Manager of the PLC, this role will deliver psychosocial support, advocacy, care coordination, and referrals, helping to maintain the PLC’s reputation as a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment for people living with HIV.

With excellent clinical support and professional development opportunities, this will be a richly rewarding role for the right person.

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

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

For further information, please contact Stephen Borg, Acting Manager, Positive Living Centre on 03 9863 0444.

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, 2nd March 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 seeking warm and empathic support workers to join our HIV Services Home Care team at Thorne Harbour Health. Support our clients and enable them to keep living independently in their own homes.

About the Program/Role

Thorne Harbour Health has vacancies in its Home Care team for workers in the southern and western regions of Melbourne. This team provides support to clients living with HIV, enabling them to keep living independently in their own homes. It also works with people who have an aged care home support package and clients of the National Disability Insurance Scheme who need help at home or assistance with community participation.

The work is flexible, with casual shifts usually over three to four days a week, depending on each worker’s availability. You need to have a Certificate III in Individual Support, Home and Community Care, Aged Care or similar qualification. Workers also need their own car, as some client transport is involved.

We offer a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

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

For more information, call our Home Care team on 9863 0430 or email homecare@thorneharbour.org, using the subject line: Home Care Workers 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

For further enquiries please contact: Polo Espino, Acting Manager, Community Support, on 9863 0430 or email polo.espino@thorneharbour.org.

Applications close Friday, February 28, 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 looking for a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to join our People & Corporate Services team at our Abbotsford office.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this fixed-term, part-time role (22.8 hours per week) will play a key role in financial management, reporting, and compliance.

As a Management Accountant, you will:

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, re-forecasts, and financial acquittals.
• Assist with year-end processes, including audits and statutory account reviews.
• Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and financial regulations.
• Provide value-added financial insights to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Continuously review and improve financial systems and processes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and is passionate about supporting LGBTIQ+ communities through financial excellence.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:
✔ A degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CA certification or working towards completion).
✔ Extensive demonstrated experience in accounting, preferably in a not-for-profit or charitable organisation.
✔ Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, reporting, and compliance.
✔ Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
✔ Experience using integrated general ledger and payroll software (e.g., MYOB Advanced).
✔ Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
✔ A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
✔ A commitment to working within an LGBTIQ+ affirmative organisation and making a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

• Make a difference – Work for an organisation committed to improving LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing.
• Supportive & inclusive – Be part of a workplace that values diversity and lived experience.
• Professional development – Ongoing training and learning opportunities.
• Salary packaging – Increase your take-home pay through our not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
  

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 any enquiries, contact Karen Toghai at (03) 9865 6700 or recruitment@thorneharbour.org, using the subject line: Management Accountant Enquiry.

Applications close Sunday, 9th March 2025.

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 Peer Test Facilitators to work at PRONTO!: our rapid HIV and STI testing service. This is an exciting opportunity for LGBTIQ+ community-minded individuals.

About the program

PRONTO! is a peer driven, community-based approach to reduce barriers to testing and early HIV detection. PRONTO! was established to reduce the testing barriers faced by the Gay and men who have sex with men (MSM) communities. PRONTO! services include peer rapid HIV testing and STI screening and medical practitioner facilitated Pre – Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access clinics.

About the role

The specific role of the Peer Test Facilitator is to provide peer rapid HIV and STI testing to gay, bisexual, queer men and gender diverse people. The peer testers initiate and facilitate appropriate referrals into care and follow-up. Testing is conducted at the fixed sites both in St Kilda and Abbotsford & at outreach locations including sex on premises venues, festivals and community events.

The framework of this model is an amalgamation of peer education, lived-experience, health promotion and culturally sensitive intervention. The post holder is required to keep up to date with shifts and changes within the HIV and STI climate in Australia, related research and other social and cultural developments in an endeavour to ensure effective messaging and engagement.

The shifts available are both during daytime and evening, including Saturdays.

With excellent supervision, support and professional development opportunities, this is a richly rewarding role for the right candidate.

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 enquiries please contact Esh Krishnasamy on eswar.krishnasamy@pronto.org.au

Applicants with spoken proficiency in languages other than English such as Mandarin, Vietnamese and Bahasa Indonesia will be highly desirable and will have an added advantage as this skill may assist in disseminating health information to community members whose English is not the first language.

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, 23rd 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.

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.