Drive district-wide, evidence-based harm reduction as Northern Sydney Local Health District's (NSLHD) Health Education Officer — RUSH NSP across two Community Health Centres and scaling frontline support through secondary and outreach services. Champion equitable access for harder-to-reach populations by advancing early BBV diagnosis, maximising treatment uptake, and strengthening the Hepatitis C model of care. Deliver clean injecting equipment, brief interventions, targeted health education (including Take Home Naloxone), and high-impact training that lifts community health outcomes.
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
Health Education Officer Non Grad
Remuneration
Health Education Officer Grad: $37.49 - $59.89 per hour
Health Education Officer Non Grad: $32.77- $47.39 per hour
Hours Per Week
24
Requisition ID
REQ658009
Who we are
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Various Locations
What You'll Be Doing
The NSP Health Education Officer is responsible for the delivery of specialist services to people who inject drugs, and to associated networks and services within the Northern Sydney community. The work includes the provision of drug using equipment, brief interventions and informal counselling within the context of a holistic model of health. This position also involves the delivery of a range of prevention/health promotion initiatives to reduce harms associated with injecting drug use.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications, or working towards tertiary qualifications in Behavioural/Social Sciences, Drug and Alcohol, Health, Education or related areas, or relevant work experience in related fields.
* Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood borne viruses and the principles of harm minimisation.
* Comprehensive understanding of issues affecting individuals who inject drugs inclusive of social, legal and ethical factors.
* The ability to relate to people who inject drugs in a non-judgemental manner and sensitivity to lifestyle issues.
* Demonstrated competency in computer, written and verbal communication skills.
* An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision.
* Current NSW drivers licence and the ability to work in various locations across the LHD.
For role related queries or questions contact Rummana Shafein on Rummana.Shafein@health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 06 May 2026
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