Northern Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ686715

Occupation

Health Promotion

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Sydney - North/North West

Salary Information

$67584 - $97733

Closing date

31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 March 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate

Remuneration: $32.77- $47.39 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ686715

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

At RNS and Brookvale CHCs and providing outreach across the District.

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.
- An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision.

Need more information? about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Anne Lunnon on [email protected] or 0401 710 803.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Protected Standards.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 31 August 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 1 September 2026

📌 Health Education Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney