Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Sydney CBD NSW
$77,299 - $123,504 a year
2d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
Role title: Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer
Role type: Max term contract, part time (until December ****)
Role Grade: Health Education Officer Graduate, Year 1-11
Shift details: Monday to Friday
Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
Salary: $77,****** to $123,****** + Super + Salary Packaging
Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat.
As Sydney's premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community.
Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About the role
Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based smoking and nicotine vaping cessation strategies, programs and educational resources that support improved health outcomes
Provide high-quality face-to-face and online smoking and vaping cessation education, advice and support to consumers accessing SVHS services
Deliver engaging education and training programs for SVHS staff,



including tailored sessions that build capability in smoking and vaping cessation care
Lead and support smoking and vaping cessation initiatives, including group behaviour therapy programs and Nicotine Replacement Therapy programs for staff and outpatient clients
Monitor, collect and maintain accurate service data, contributing to program evaluation, reporting and continuous quality improvement activities
Work collaboratively with Smoking and Vaping Cessation Trainers and key stakeholders to ensure services align with evidence-based practice, NSW Ministry of Health priorities and the NSW Smoke Free Health Care Policy
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline, with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evidence-based tobacco smoking and nicotine vaping cessation interventions, with the ability to deliver best-practice support and education
Proven clinical assessment and brief intervention skills, particularly when supporting clients experiencing drug and alcohol-related issues
Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using electronic patient record systems
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, staff and stakeholders
Current non-smoker and non-vaper status
What we can offer you
Exceptional Rewards:



Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment chance for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ******
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📌 Smoking And Vaping Cessation Education Officer (Sydney)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Sydney