Harm Reduction Practitioner – MSIR Team (Part-Time)

North Richmond Community Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging options

Strong community connection and创新

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Onsite bike racks

Free onsite car park

Close to public transport and cafes in

Job summary

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) invites applications for a position within our Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) Harm Reduction team. You will help ensure safety, dignity and health for clients accessing the MSIR, delivering health education and client engagement in a supportive environment.

You will collaborate with nursing and MSIR leadership to provide harm reduction interventions, safety planning, and data collection while upholding best practices in infection control and

Qualifications

• Experience in harm reduction and supporting vulnerable populations.
• Strong communication, empathy and conflict resolution in emergencies.
• Experience with needle and syringe programs, crisis services, or drug and alcohol services.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment; trauma-informed care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients before, during, and after injecting episodes to optimize safety and wellbeing.
• Conduct health assessments, manage health emergencies, and provide brief interventions.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and connect them with appropriate health and social services.
• Contribute to data collection, client registration, and maintenance of medical records.
• Uphold harm reduction principles by providing safer injecting advice and infection control.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Emergency handling

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Welfare, Social Sciences, Psychology, or Public Health

Job description

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) invites applications for a position within our Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) Harm Reduction team. You will help ensure safety, dignity and health for clients accessing the MSIR, delivering health education and client engagement in a supportive environment.

You will collaborate with nursing and MSIR leadership to provide harm reduction interventions, safety planning, and data collection while upholding best practices in infection control and