Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia North Richmond Community Health Full time

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At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

Permanent Part-time (0.4 FTE) (2 days per week)

Richmond location

Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Level 4)

About The Role

The Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator works closely with staff, clients and the broader community to elevate the voices of people who use drugs and ensure their experiences inform AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) services and policy. This role is responsible for developing systems and strategies that support meaningful consumer participation, particularly within our Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) and AOD program.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating NRCH's Peer Advisory Group and creating safe, supportive engagement pathways for people with lived and living experience
Developing and maintaining internal systems that enable consumer feedback to be integrated across program areas
Leading co-design initiatives and advocacy campaigns in collaboration with key stakeholders
Supporting cultural change initiatives that embed participation, inclusion and rights-based approaches

About You

You'll bring a values aligned, trauma-informed approach and a strong understanding of stigma, discrimination and human rights as they relate to people who use drugs. You are comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, with experience in community engagement, peer work, co-design or systems advocacy.

You'll also have:

Relevant qualifications in community development, public health, social work or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience working with people who use drugs, including people from marginalised backgrounds
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills
Ability to build trust and support safe, supported participation for people with lived and living experience

Why join NRCH?

Generous salary packaging options
Strong connection to community and innovation
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite bike racks
Free Onsite Car Park
Close to public transport and cafes in the heart of Richmond

Closing Date: 17 August 2025

For questions, please reach out to Isabella Fisher @ Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

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