Research/ Program Support Health Education Officer - Grad/Non Grad - Temp PT

Job Description

Drug Health's Blood Borne Virus Program works to decrease the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C principally through the provision of testing services to people who inject drugs and information, advice and referral into treatment services. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week up until 30th June 2025 Location: Liverpool Drug Health Services Position Classification: Health Education Officer Remuneration Health Education Officer Grad: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour Health Education Officer Non Grad: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour Requisition ID: REQ557465 Application Close Date: 16/03/2025 Interview Date Range: 19/03/2025 - 26/03/2025 Contact Details: Andrew Miles | 0439 334 023 | About The Opportunity The Hepatitis C Testing Coordinator will work within Drug Health's Blood Borne Virus Program to coordinate hepatitis C testing services. The role suits someone looking to work in a team that engages with people with a history of injecting drug use who may be living with hepatitis C in Drug Health and community settings across SWSLHD. What You'll Be Doing The primary purpose of this position is to provide a range of harm reduction interventions for clients of the program, including the provision of new injecting equipment; health education; brief interventions and referral into treatment. The Harm Reduction Program protects the community from the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C principally through the distribution of sterile injecting equipment to intravenous drug users and provision of information, advice referral services. Health promotion, overdose prevention and safe disposal programs are also provided through this program to service users and to health, welfare and community agencies. Primary needle and syringe program services are located at Liverpool Hospital and the Bankstown Community Health Centre. Secondary services are located in most Community Health Centres and needle dispensing machines are located in Bankstown, Bowral, Camden and Liverpool Hospitals. Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Relevant health qualifications deemed by the employer and/or demonstrated experience in working with injecting drug users within a range of harm reduction settings. Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated high level of communication including verbal, written and project management skills. Ability to plan and implement health promotional activities. Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to implement quality improvement processes. Demonstrated ability to provide brief interventions to clients with drug use issues. Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr