Needle & Syringe Program - Coordinator

Your new role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Coordinator to lead the Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) at Logan Community Health Centre. This role plays a vital part in supporting harm minimisation strategies and community health outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Coordinate and maintain NSP services, including the provision of clean equipment, health information, and client support.

Supervise and lead a small team to ensure effective, client-focused service delivery.

Develop and implement policies, procedures and protocols to support NSP operations.

Build strong partnerships with health providers, community groups, and government/non-government organisations.

About you:

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about improving community health through harm minimisation.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in coordinating community health programs and maintaining accurate records and data systems.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, addiction and mental health services, policies and systems.

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What we can offer you:

We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.

We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.

We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role

You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us:

Logan Hospital:

Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.

We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.

Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.

Logan Hospital, a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

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