Careers

• Contract position: April/May 2025 to December 2026 (20 months)
• Ideally Sydney-based but interstate candidates considered (Australian-based only)
• Rewarding opportunity to lead the next critical phase of Health Equity Matters’ preparation and application for Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) DFAT accreditation, in close collaboration with key staff across the organisation, including the CEO and Board, and supported by two experienced DFAT Reviewers.
• Work with Australia’s peak national organisation for the community HIV response, with an active international program in the Asia Pacific region.
• Opportunity to strategically contribute to the development and sustainability of the international program.
• The position suits an experienced project manager with excellent program and stakeholder management, and communication skills and strong knowledge and experience in supporting NGOs to successfully achieve DFAT accreditation.

About Us

As Australia’s peak national organisation for the community HIV response, Health Equity Matters supports member organisations working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities, people living with HIV, sex workers, people who use drugs, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through advocacy, policy, and health promotion it leads Australia’s effort to end HIV transmission and promote the health of its communities.

In the Asia Pacific region, Health Equity Matters uses the same strengths to promote effective policy, strengthen local community leadership, and support communities in their work in HIV, health and human rights.

The Role

This role calls for an experienced project manager and team player who can work independently and has strong relevant experience to support Health Equity Matters to successfully prepare for and achieve DFAT accreditation. Demonstrated success in achieving and maintaining DFAT accreditation is essential. Strong program management and stakeholder engagement capabilities in combination with an ability to work effectively and influence outcomes across the organisation, with people from a range of different functional teams is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills are also essential.

Please contact Karen Hill to discuss this opportunity or apply by submitting a cover letter addressing the skills and responsibilities to karen.hill@healthequitymatters.org.au

The closing date for this role is COB, Monday, 10 March 2025.