Mobile Drug Safety Worker and NSP Outreach (Combined Role)
Posted: 03/08/2026
Closing Date: 03/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Melbourne
Job Category: Prevention and Social Connection
Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system.
We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.
Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting.
We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.
Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual's needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.
When joining healthAbility's supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise.
We embrace this passion and are values driven,



offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.
healthability is proud to be an equal prospect employer.We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.
This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.
Job Description
Competitive salary including salary packaging
Part Time position (0.45FTE)
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Mobile Drug Safety/NSP Outreach worker to join our supportive and professional multidisciplinary teams in a part time capacity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Mobile Drug Safety Worker
Provide one-on-one, non-judgemental harm reduction support and referrals
Support people with complex health and social needs to access services
Monitor emerging drug use trends and contribute to local harm reduction strategies
Plan and deliver education sessions on safer injecting, overdose prevention and BBV awarenessDeliver workforce training and contribute to interagency collaboration
Coordinate naloxone distribution and overdose response education
Maintain accurate records and comply with safety, quality and legislative requirements




Deliver mobile NSP outreach across Melbourne's eastern region
Distribute sterile injecting equipment and collect used items
Provide non-judgemental harm reduction education and brief interventions
Conduct evening and night outreach with priority populations
Respond to syringe disposal and support community safety
Provide referrals and service navigation support
Maintain vehicle stock, supplies and equipment
Complete accurate data entry and records
Work collaboratively within an outreach team
Follow safety, quality and organisational procedures
Desired Skills and Experience
Our Ideal Candidate:
You are a compassionate, confident worker who:
Strongly believes in harm reduction and non-judgemental practice
Is comfortable working autonomously in community and outreach settings
Can engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Communicates clearly and works well within a multidisciplinary team
Is organised, reflective, and committed to quality and continuous improvement
Tertiary qualification in AOD, Community Services, Social Work (or similar), or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs with relevant experience
Strong understanding of harm reduction, BBV prevention, and overdose response
Experience in outreach, education, community engagement or AOD services
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Current Working With Children Check
Lived experience of alcohol and other drug use
Experience in NSP, outreach, peer-based or mobile services
Experience delivering education or workforce training
Understanding of the Social Model of Health
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📌 Mobile Drug Safety Worker And Nsp Outreach (Combined Role) (Melbourne)
🏢 Community Health Service
📍 Melbourne