Harm Reduction Project Officer
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ598027 Requisition #
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification and relevant work experience
- Demonstrated 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 NSP
- Demonstrated 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 workers
- Demonstrated capacity to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs
- Demonstrated understanding of health promotion and community development frameworks
- Advanced 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 shifts
- Current NSW driver's license and travel in SESLHD with willingness to work across SESLHD with primary locations at the Sutherland Hospital and Kings Cross
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For role related queries or questions contact Caroline James on Caroline.James1@health.nsw.gov.au
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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 directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for 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.
