Graduate - Health Education Officer

Health Education Officer – CasualCasual | Kings Cross | MSICFlexible shift patterns | Evening availability preferredApplications closing date Sunday 6th SeptemberMake a meaningful difference in a unique health service where harm minimisation, health promotion and social justice are at the heart of what we do.Uniting is looking for Casual Health Education Officers to join the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Kings Cross. MSIC provides a safe, supervised and non-judgemental environment for people who use drugs, with a focus on reducing harm, preventing overdose and connecting people with health and social support.About the roleAs a Health Education Officer, you’ll provide frontline support to clients before, during and after injecting episodes, working closely with nursing staff to maintain a safe and respectful environment.You’ll build rapport with clients, provide health education and harm reduction advice, identify health and wellbeing needs, and connect people with appropriate health and welfare services. You’ll need to be calm, confident and able to engage with people without judgement, including in challenging situations.About youYou’ll bring:A strong understanding of and commitment to harm minimisation and social justice.An awareness of the health, social and legal issues associated with injecting drug use and marginalised populations.The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.Strong communication, engagement and interpersonal skills.Confidence using computer systems and clinical databases.An understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks relevant to MSIC operations.Experience working with people who inject drugs, or in needle and syringe programs, drug and alcohol, crisis, accommodation or other community services, will be highly regarded.Shift flexibilityThis is a casual, on-site position at MSIC in Kings Cross, with a combination of:9.30am – 1.30pm9.30am – 6.00pm1.30pm – 6.00pm1.30pm – 10.00pm6.00pm – 10.00pmWeekend and Public Holiday shifts: 9.30am – 1.30pm and 1.30pm – 6.00pm.Ideally, you’ll be available to work at least one evening shift.For further information, please contact Resli Buchel - Health Education Team Manager on 02) 9360 1191Why Uniting?At Uniting, our commitment to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice is reflected in the work we do every day. At MSIC, you’ll be part of a team providing practical, compassionate and evidence-informed support to people who can often experience significant stigma and disadvantage.Please note: Certified copies of relevant documents will be required to be produced on request.