Health Promotion Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate) - Harm Reduction Programs - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $74,326 - $118,754 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Redfern Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ656421
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The Harm Reduction Program provides a number of services that aim to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses. This includes the Needle and Syringe Program, which is an evidence based public health program that provides sterile injecting equipment, peer support and healthcare navigation to people who inject drugs. Additionally, the Primary Health Care service offers multidisplinary assessment, treatment and referral for vulnerable people including those who inject drugs.
The Health Promotion Officer will work with the Harm Reduction Program and Drug Health Services (DHS) to develop and implement evidence-based and/or innovative projects designed to:
- Reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use
- Encourage people who inject drugs to be screened and undertake treatment for blood borne virus (BBV)
- To reach marginalised priority population groups
- Contribute to the clinical redesign of the Harm Reduction Program to increase access to the Primary Health Care Clinic
- Provide a range of harm reduction interventions for clients of the program, including needle syringe provision, health education, brief intervention, and referral
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Tertiary qualifications in social science, health, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in delivery of evidence based health promotion including planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience working in community-based settings with diverse communities and in partnership with government and non-government organisations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of harm reduction and risks associated with injecting drug use.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated high-level oral, written and computer skills.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please Delia Holland via email at Dee.Holland@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 5 July 2026
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