Aboriginal Health Worker - Harm Reduction Programs - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $65,012 - $93,971 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ662119
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.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Hold or aspire to hold, a minimum certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary care or a minimum certificate III health qualification in drug and alcohol.
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities and demonstrated awareness of cross-cultural issues.
- Demonstrated experience working in drug and alcohol treatment settings.
- Demonstrated experience working across agencies on projects/programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the harm reduction approach to drug use.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and work independently.
- Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills with high level verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
- Holds a Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
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/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
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For enquiries, please Dee 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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