Health Education Officer (Graduate/Non Graduate) - Harm Reduction Program, Drug Health Services

 
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate or Non Graduate
Remuneration: $34.08 - $62.28 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Redfern Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ662122
 

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

The Harm Reduction Program provides a number of services that aim to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses. This includes the Needle and Syringe Program, which is an evidence based public health program that provides sterile injecting equipment, peer support and healthcare navigation to people who inject drugs. Additionally, the Primary Health Care service offers multidiscplinary assessment, treatment and referral for vulnerable people including those who inject drugs.
 
This position will participate in service delivery across the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Harm Reduction Program. The primary objectives of this position are to: 

• Provide a range of harm reduction interventions for clients of the program, including needle syringe provision; health education; brief intervention and referral.
• Work within the SLHD, Harm Reduction Program to provide a range of primary health care services for the prevention and care of blood borne viruses among injecting drug users.
• Contribute to, and participate in, community education and community development initiatives; health promotion projects; and initiatives to expand and diversify the Harm Reduction Program.

The position forms part of the casual relief pool and is responsible for providing short-term workforce coverage to replace substantive staff during approved leave, vacancies and unexpected absences. The role contributes to the ongoing delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality services.
 
For more information, please view the Position Description.