Project Officer

QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas:

• Therapeutic Services;
• Harm Reduction Services; and
• Better Access Medical Clinic.

QuIHNis an organisation that promotes inclusivity and supports every team member.  We foster a positive work environment and support individual career development by providing team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, safe and supportive work practices, and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.

QuIHN welcomes applications from people with lived-living experience of substance use, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

About the role

Part time - 7.5 hours available - 1 day per week

Fixed Term - to December 2026

Project Officer - Peer Community of Practice (CoP) will work on the co-design and implementation of Community Led Responses to Improving Hepatitis C Care Across the Wide Bay Region, Queensland.

• Conduct community consultations that provide feedback into the design and implementation of Hepatitis service access across the region.
• Facilitation of workshops (virtual and in-person) with key stakeholders, in identified communities that focus on knowledge sharing and fostering relationships to build Hepatitis service delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong internal/external stakeholder relationships with other health and welfare providers to maintain continuing support for people needing Hepatitis services in the region.
• In conjunction with QuIHN harm reduction team, provide advocacy and upskilling of local service providers to implement point of care testing for Hepatitis C, to ensure longer-term sustainability of Hepatitis screening and treatment care in the region.
• Conduct point of care testing clinics across the region with a range of service providers, supported by the QuIHN team.

What we're looking for

Someone who is passionate about their work and the health outcomes of both clients and the broader community and can demonstrate:

• Understanding of and commitment to harm minimisation approach, including knowledge of the range of health and welfare issues affecting people who use substances
• Lived or living experience of substance use, and/or a demonstrated allyship with the community of people who use substances
• Previous experience in a similar role i.e., Community engagement, community development, case management, BBV/STI screening
• Tertiary qualification i.e. Certificate IV or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CMS
• Current QLD driver's licence (or equivalent).

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate - $44.58
• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
• Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum (FTE)
• Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose

To apply

To enable us to assess your merit, you should apply via Seek with:

• your current resume, including qualifications and employment history.
• a short statement (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating your experience in relation to the "About the Role" and how you fit "What we're looking for"
• as well as outlining your motivation to join QuIHN.

Applications close the Friday 7 November 2025, however the position may be filled before that time.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of the advert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.