Are you passionate about public health and social justice? Do you support harm reduction and strive to improve the lives of marginalised people who inject drugs? Are you able to work flexibly and creatively in a non-traditional public health setting? 

Then come and join the team at Australia’s first and NSW’s only supervised injecting facility, the Uniting MSIC.

Uniting MSIC is currently recruiting suitably qualified people to join our Health Education team as Health Education Officers in Kings Cross.

The position description for the role can be found here: PD HEO May 2021.pdf.

This is a Permanent Part Time Role. The successful applicant must be available for the following shifts rotating on a weekly basis:

Week 1

• Tuesday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm 

Week 2

• Wednesday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

We are looking for people who have all or most of the following:

• Demonstrated experience working with people who inject drugs or people with complex trauma.
• Experience working in needle syringe services, drug and alcohol services, crisis, or accommodation services.
• A sound understanding of, and commitment to Harm Reduction, Social Justice, and the service delivery model and values of MSIC.
• A demonstrated adherence to trauma-informed principles of practice and care. 
• A sound understanding of the health, social, and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations.
• Computer competence including word processing and the use of clinical databases.
• Qualifications in Welfare or Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or equivalent or working towards the same.

This is an opportunity for you to work in a supportive and friendly team environment, which provides you with continuing education opportunities, and a chance to progress your career.

For more information visit our webpage on: uniting.org/msic.

Love Your Work. Join Our Team. Make a Difference. Apply Now!

Appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Federal Criminal Records check. Uniting is an EEO employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What’s next?

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please APPLY now. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Heaven from the Uniting Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], using the subject line: Health Education Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, or James Mulholland, Health Education Team Manager on  (02) 9360 1191.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.