Health Education Officer (Needle and Syringe Program)
🌟 Make a meaningful difference through community-based harm reduction
🤝 Support people who inject drugs with education, care and connection
🚀 Help prevent blood-borne viruses across Western Sydney communities
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $38.98 - $62.28 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Location: Parramatta, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Community Health Centres
Where you'll be working
Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), delivering accessible, person-centred health services across Parramatta Community Health Centre, Blacktown Community Health Centre and Mount Druitt Community Health Centre.
Working across a diverse geographical area, you’ll be part of a dedicated team focused on improving health outcomes, reducing harm and connecting people with the services and support they need.
Deliver community-based services across multiple NSP locations
Work alongside health, community and welfare services across Western Sydney
Build trusted relationships with people who may experience complex barriers to care
Contribute to a supportive team committed to health equity and harm minimisation
Access opportunities for professional development and workforce capability building
What you'll be doing
As a Health Education Officer, you’ll provide practical health education, harm reduction and support to people who inject drugs, helping reduce the risks associated with injecting drug use and blood-borne viruses.
Provide injecting equipment, safe sex equipment and disposal services
Deliver education and information on safer injecting and safe sex practices
Conduct brief assessments, provide support and facilitate appropriate referrals
Promote the NSP through community engagement, liaison and partnership development
Participate in workforce development and professional development activities
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or related field.
An understanding of Harm Minimisation
Knowledge of blood borne viruses such as HIV, HCV and HBV
Non-judgemental and empathic approach to people who inject drugs
An understanding of Health Promotion and Community development
An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience working with marginalised groups within a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) or other relevant service.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to different WSLHD sites or external facilities as required.
Requisition ID: REQ656287
Applications Close: 24 August 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Rummana Shafein at Rummana.Shafein@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0417 421 510
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
