HepPEd Educator

HepPEd Educator

(National Prisons Hepatitis Education Program)

This is a pivotal role in making a difference to public health and prisoner education in Western Australia. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and have the experience to deliver impactful education programs wed love to hear from you!

Location: Perth Western Australia

Location: Perth

Employment Status: Fixed term Full-time Fixed-term contract from as soon as possible until 30 November 2026 with the possibility of extension pending ongoing funding.

Start Date: Immediate start is preferred.

Closing Date: 15 September 2025

About ASHM Health

ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working for HIV BBVs sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health system to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.

An independent community of practice ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines delivers training runs conferences and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.

Our members and supporters are health workers community organisers policy makers health promoters medical students professionals and specialists all united to eliminate harm from these diseases improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.

Our Purpose

Supporting the health workforce optimise person centred care.

Our Vision

The virtual elimination of HIV and BBVs and securing the sexual and reproductive wellbeing of our diverse communities.

Our Mission

To provide sector leadership and enable change through facilitation direct action capacity building advocacy and health system strengthening.

Our Values

ASHM prioritises collaboration best practices transparency community ties cultural respect privacy and addressing social inequalities for continual quality improvement.

About You

ASHM is seeking a dedicated culturally grounded and experienced Nurse Nurse Educator or Hepatitis Educator to join our team for an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of the HepPEd (National Prisons Hepatitis Education Program) across six Western Australian Prisons. This critical role will directly support the Western Australia Department of Justice in ensuring the successful delivery of Hepatitis education and prevention initiatives.

About HepPEd

The HepPEd (National Prisons Hepatitis Education Project) is an innovative evidence-based education program designed to enhance the public health literacy (knowledge attitudes capabilities) of the prison sector in relation to hepatitis C harm reduction and improve HCV testing and treatment uptake within Australian correctional centres. The HepPEd Program involves a suite of multi-modal resources across three interconnected streams: healthcare providers custodial staff and people in prison. More information about the HepPEd can be found here.

ASHM is working with the National Prisons Hepatitis Network (NPHN) to implement HepPEd. The NPHN is dedicated to enhancing hepatitis C care for people incarcerated in Australian prisons by facilitating a coordinated approach to prison-based hepatitis C elimination.

Benefits of working at ASHM Health

• Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including not-for-profit salary packaging novated leasing and fringe benefit tax concessions
• Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period to help you truly switch off and enjoy the holidays plus time off in lieu for extra hours worked during busy periods.
• Flexibility: we know work dont always stick to 9-5 schedule; we offer flexible working arrangements where possible to support implementation of the HepPEd project
• Parental Leave Benefits ASHM offers paid parental leave to eligible employees supporting them during an important life transition.
• Be proud of your impact: This is a pivotal role within our team and were looking for someone who wants to grow their skills take ownership and take pride in delivering high-quality events that make a real difference
• A team that values people: Were proud of our supportive and inclusive culture where people are seen valued and respected. No matter your division or role youll be part of a team that pitches in lifts each other up and shares a genuine passion for the work we do.
• Wellbeing matters: We offer an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing.
• Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organisation that values ethics integrity and social impactand puts purpose at the centre of everything we do

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders from various Government Departments and the six identified Western Australian Prisons to effectively coordinate and integrate within each prisons operational structure.
• Lead and facilitate the delivery of the HepPEd Project to Health Service staff Correctional Officers and people in prison utilizing an established education package.
• Ensure the project is executed within the set timeframes and aligns with the required guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to maintain continuous progress and track milestones ensuring smooth project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing Health Education Public Health or similar are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders supported by strong verbal communication skills and a proven capacity to problem-solve quickly and efficiently in fast-paced or complex situations.
• Experience in producing clear concise and well-structured written communication including contributing to and preparing high-quality project reports.
• Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in delivering health education sessions and effectively leading workshops to engage and inform diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively by prioritising workload meeting project deadlines and working independently to achieve outcomes.
• Experience working within the Prisons in Western Australia
• Experience engaging with health professionals. Knowledge of health workforce education and development.
• Experience in non-for-profit sector Government and/or Non-Government Organisations.

Skills and Abilities

• Lead the facilitation and delivery of the health education to Health Service staff Correctional Officers and people in prison utilising an already established education package.
• Facilitate workshop-style peer education programs designed to upskill selected people in prison and correctional officers and provide ongoing support for these peer educators.
• Liaise with stakeholders from a range of Government Departments and from the six identified Western Australian prisons to coordinate and manage logistics of implementation within each Prisons operational structure to deliver the project streams within the required timeframes.
• Conduct surveys and pre and post evaluations with target audience members.
• Ensure that the project is implemented within the required timeframes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven capacity to problem-solve quickly and efficiently even in fast-paced or complex situations.
• A strong desire to work in a fair non-judgmental environment especially with individuals affected by HIV viral hepatitis and related diseases.
• A solid understanding of blood-borne viruses with a particular focus on hepatitis C to ensure informed and effective educational delivery.

Eligibility

This role is only open to candidates with valid Australian work rights (Citizen PR or other visa to work until end of 2026)

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter (optional) via application link only. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ASHM Health is an equal employment opportunity employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

At ASHM we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a leading organisation representing health professionals in HIV viral hepatitis and sexual and reproductive health across Australia and New Zealand we prioritise cultural safety and responsiveness in all we do. We are also dedicated to our Reconciliation journey. If youre interested in this role but feel your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply or reach out. You may be the right fit for this or other roles at ASHM.

At ASHM we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. During job application we include an optional question on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity to support our inclusion goals. Your response is confidential and wont impact your application.

ASHM Commitments

ASHM Health is a Child Safe organisation. Further information on our Child Protection Policy can be found here.

Candidates are required to abide by ASHMs policies including the code of conduct child protection prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment and fraud (PSEAH) and corruption management.

Pre-Employment Checks

Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a Police check and counter-terrorism check.

We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds LGBTQIA individuals candidates of all ages and individuals of any or no religious beliefs.

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