Harm Reduction Project Officer

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time Until 8th March 2026
Position Classification:Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration:$36.04 - $57.59 Per Hour Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ598027
Location: Kirketon Road Centre, Darlinghurst NSW

Applications Close Date: Tuesday 26th August, 2025

What You'll Be Doing:
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a targeted primary health care facility involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible infections among people who inject drugs, sex workers, people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQ+ people and 'at risk' young people.

The Harm Reduction Project Officer position is responsible for the development and support of the Needle &Syringe Program (NSP) and other initiatives to prevent and reduce transmissible infections and other drug-related harms among people who inject drugs in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

The position is District-wide with primary locations at the Sutherland Hospital and Kings Cross. This position will involve the establishment of new NSP outlets; design and delivery of training packages; supporting new and existing NSP outlets including secondary NSPs auspiced by KRC; and involvement in relevant health promotion and community development activities.

This position also supports the strategic development of initiatives at KRC/KRC South aimed at identifying hard-to- reach populations at risk of acquiring HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) and developing appropriate outreach models in various settings to ensure early diagnosis and assessment of BBVs and maximise uptake of treatment in such populations. This position also supports KRC's Naloxone Program and has a role in the direct delivery of NSP and outreach services at KRC/KRC South.

Benefits:

• Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualification and relevant work experienceDemonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm reduction and the Needle Syringe Program including an awareness of the complexities and challenges involved in setting up a new NSPDemonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and evaluate projects, to meet deadlines and to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders eg community members, non-government organisations, LHD Executive, government agencies and other health workersDemonstrated capacity to develop, deliver and evaluate training programsDemonstrated understanding of health promotion and community development frameworksAdvanced communication and professional writing skills, including the production of high-level reports and competence in Microsoft Outlook, data entry and use of health systems.Willingness and ability to provide frontline healthcare services in the sometimes unpredictable and occasionally volatile environment of KRC, KRC South and outreach on day and evening shifts and occasional weekends shiftsCurrent NSW driver's license and travel in SESLHD with willingness to work across SESLHD with primary locations at the Sutherland Hospital and Kings Cross

Need More Information?
1) Click here for the Position Description andSESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Caroline James on Caroline.James1@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds,people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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