Health Education Officer Graduate, Drug

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use._

$36.04 - $52.48 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Part Time 19 hours per week** |**Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) **|**REQ582055 **| Grade**: Health Education Officer Graduate **|** **Applications close**: 25 June 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

To develop strong and effective stakeholder and community partnerships. To provide high quality, contemporary health education and health promotion programs to Government and NGO sector staff, community groups, and identified populations. To develop and maintain ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service's public webpage and other social media platforms. To ensure the provision of evidence based health education programs and messages consistent with NSW Health and ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

This position provides the above service to the ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Education, Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioral science.
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the _Child Safe Standards._ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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