Health Promotion Officer

1 week ago

Blacktown City Council, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview Join a vital service that plays a critical role in improving community health outcomes.
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community with a focus on delivering quality care and upholding core values.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate Remuneration: $36.04 - $52.48 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Locations: Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Parramatta - Community Health Centres Where you\'ll be working: Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) service area (Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, Parramatta LGAs) focused on primary and secondary health care and initiatives across the Greater Western Sydney region.
What You'll Be Doing The Needle and Syringe Program aims to maintain and enhance the health of people who inject drugs by providing care that addresses their needs.
This includes the provision of equipment, brief interventions, education, skills development, welfare and referral as requested by the client, information access, advocacy, and other interventions to enhance physical and psychological wellbeing.
Work within the WSLHD Needle and Syringe Program Team to deliver a range of health care services for prevention and care of blood-borne viruses among injecting drug users.
This position will participate in service delivery across the WSLHD NSP sites.
Essential Requirements Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications in 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 HBVNon-judgemental and empathic approach to people who inject drugs An understanding of Health Promotion and Community Development Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience working with marginalised groups within a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) or similar service Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to different WSLHD sites or external facilities as required Additional Information Requisition ID: REQ599920 Applications Close: 4 September 2025 How to Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria with examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Inquiries about the role: Kate Pearce 0417 421 510 (Mon-Tue) or Sudakshina Raychaudhuri 0436 009 652.
Disability and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Accessibility: People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments where required.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit the Stepping Up initiative: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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