Enhanced Syphilis Response (ESR) Officer
About Us
Mamu Health Service Limited is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally safe, and responsive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across our region. We provide holistic primary health care that supports the health, wellbeing, and empowerment of our clients and their families.
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving community health outcomes, we are seeking a motivated Enhanced Syphilis Response (ESR) Officer to support sexual health screening, education, and health promotion activities across the Mamu Health Service Limited service area.
About the Role
The Enhanced Syphilis Response (ESR) Officer plays an important role in supporting early detection, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within the community.
Working closely with GPs, Health Workers, Nurses, and program teams, the ESR Officer will assist with screening initiatives, follow-up care, health promotion, and data reporting to ensure clients receive timely and appropriate sexual health support.
This role also contributes to community education and awareness activities that promote healthy lifestyle choices and safe sex practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Support opportunistic and targeted screening for sexually transmitted infections
• Assist with client follow-up, recalls, and reminders for testing and treatment
• Work collaboratively with GPs and health professionals to support sexual health care
• Collect and analyse sexual health screening data for reporting purposes
• Develop and deliver health promotion and education activities within the community
• Promote safe sex practices and healthy lifestyle choices
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers
• Contribute to community awareness activities and culturally appropriate education programs
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation
• Perform Syphilis Point-of-Care Tests to assist in reducing test to treatment time.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving community health outcomes and supporting culturally safe care. The ideal candidate will have:
• Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or relevant experience in a similar role)
• Experience delivering health promotion or community education programs
• An understanding of sexual and reproductive health (desirable)
• Knowledge of health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health team
• Experience using Microsoft Office and client information systems (such as Communicare)
Special Measures
This is an Identified Position and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only .
Due to the nature of the role and the need to deliver culturally appropriate sexual health education to male clients in community settings, this position is identified for a Male Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting community health and making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the About You section to ***********@mamuhsl.org.au by Close of Business 27th March 2026 .
To view the full Position Description, please visit our website at mamuhsl.org.au .