Health Education Officer (Needle and Syringe Program)

Job Description

Help clients gain life skills, health literacy, and access to support systems. Join mobile, fixed site, and outreach care for diverse work settings. Salary Packaging – lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. Join a vital service that plays a critical role in improving community health outcomes. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 14/11/2025)Position Classification: Health Education Officer GraduateRemuneration: $36.04 - $52.48 per hourHours Per Week: 38Location: Western Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference. Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs. Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region. Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Focuses on primary and secondary health care. Aims for better health services for western Sydney and beyond. What you'll be doing The aim of the Needle and Syringe Program is to maintain and enhance the health of people who inject drugs. This is achieved by addressing a range of issues specific to the needs of this target population. This includes the provision of drug using equipment, brief interventions, education and skills development, welfare and referral as requested by the client, information access, advocacy, and other interventions which may enhance the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals who may use this service. Work within the WSLHD Needle and Syringe Program Team to provide a range of health care services for the prevention and care of blood borne viruses among injecting drug users. This position will participate in service delivery across the WSLHD NSP sites. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications, Community services or equivalent Selection Criteria Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or related field. An understanding of Harm Minimisation. Knowledge of blood borne viruses such as HIV, HCV and HBV. Non-judgemental and empathic approach to people who inject drugs. An understanding of Health Promotion and Community development. An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with marginalised groups within a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) or other relevant service. Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to different WSLHD sites or external facilities as required. Requisition ID: REQ554016Applications Close: 19th March 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Kate Pearce on or 0406 908 094. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr