Are you a person living with HIV who wants to make a difference?

Are you inspired to build skills and capacity in our communities of people living with HIV?

Are you passionate about fostering community free of stigma and inequity?

Queensland Positive People (QPP) are seeking a Community Development Officer to act as the champion of engagement between Queensland’s HIV communities and QPP, through the development and delivery of social, educational and volunteer programs.

Applications close Brisbane time 5pm Sunday, 19th April 2026

About the Role

Position Details

• Full-time (38 hours) weekdays, with some weekend and out of hours work required.
• Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027 (continuation of employment depends on continued program funding)
• Work includes community outreach (in person and online), regular team connections (in person and online), and the promotion of work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• SACS Award Level 5.1 ($51.00 per hour) + super + salary packaging to increase your take home wage.
• Supportive organisation with an exciting future of growth and commitment to community.
  Interviews are currently scheduled for Friday 24th April 2026.

As a Community Development Officer, you will:

• develop and deliver community engagement projects that respond to identified needs within the HIV positive community, including volunteer and peer linkage programs.
• coordinate the delivery of peer social activities in Brisbane and regional centres in Queensland, including online and in person.
• collaboratively consult with individuals and community to identify social support needs and assist with the development of social support groups, attending groups as required.
• coordinate opportunities to provide HIV education to organisations and community groups when requested.
• coordinate the work of community volunteers in delivering social and educational programs.
• act as a representative of QPP across HIV sector in public forums to promote QPP services.

Essential Requirements

• You must be a person living with HIV to apply for this role.
• Certificate III in health, community services or similar, and previous experience in the community services sector; or extensive previous experience in the community services sector.
• Hold a current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Provide a National Police Check of 6 months currency or evidence that a check has been applied for.
• Provide a valid Driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required.
• Ability to travel intra and inter-state as required.

Why work at QPP
QPP is committed to being a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and connected to the impact of their work.

Employee feedback consistently highlights the strong sense of purpose within the organisation, supportive working relationships between colleagues and managers, and the meaningful nature of the work delivered to communities across Queensland.

QPP aims to create a workplace where employees are supported to contribute their ideas, take initiative and continue developing their skills and leadership capability.

QPP offers:

• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Access to external supervision or coaching.
• A supportive workplace that values lived experience of people living with HIV and affected communities.
• The opportunity to contribute to high impact community health work.

QPP recognises the importance of reflective practice and supports leadership development through professional learning, mentoring and supervision opportunities.

QPP values Diversity, Equity, Quality, Freedom, Empathy and Belonging, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and supported.

Queensland Positive People is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
People living with HIV and our allies come from diverse backgrounds, including different ages, genders, sexualities, cultures, ethnicities and faiths. We recognise and value these perspectives and the strength they bring to our communities.

QPP strongly encourage applications from people living with HIV, LGBTQIA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to review the Position Description before applying.
Link to PD: https://qpp.foliogrc.com/refdocs/180/public_show
Applications should include a resume and complete the Employment Application Form including their responses addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Link to Employment Application Form: https://www.qpp.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Employment-Application-Form-Community-Development-Officer-CDO-02042026.docx

QPP welcomes thoughtful applications from people who are motivated to contribute to the operational strength and future development of QPP. Please email your Employment Application Form along with all the supporting documents including your CV to [email protected]

For Further Information Contact:
Gregory McGuirk – LIFE+ Manager
Email: [email protected]

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