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

Employment Type : Casual Position Classification : Health Education Graduate/Officer Non Graduate Remuneration : $34.08 - $62.28 per hour + Superanuation Location : Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Marrickville Community Health Centre, Canterbury Hospital, Redfern Community Health Centre Requisition ID : REQ699391 Are you committed to achieving excellence in health care and would like to join our team?

About the Role

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. This position will participate in service delivery across the 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 Sydney Local Health District (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.

For more information, please view the Position Description . Ideal Candidate Relevant health qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in working with injecting drug users in a range of harm reduction settings. Understanding of, and commitment to, the harm reduction approach to drug use. Understanding of the primary health care approach to working with injecting drug users and experience in working within such settings.

Understanding and knowledge of the range of health issues facing injecting drug users and the contemporary approaches to addressing these. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations! Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit Salary. Packaging. Plus . Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.

Annual influenza vaccination on us! Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits . This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District

• NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004) . SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us . To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For enquiries, please contact Dee Holland on 0418 776 645. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 6 November 2026 For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information .