Harm Reduction Program Manager - After-Hours Outreach

Community Health Service Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

healthAbility is seeking a part-time Harm Reduction Lead to drive outreach programs, strengthen partnerships, and champion evidence-based practice. The role includes a regular after-hours shift and travel across sites to support community services in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, apply data-informed decisions, and contribute to strategic planning and service development.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in AOD or related discipline.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in community health or primary health settings.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and evidence-based practice.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead harm reduction and outreach programs in the community.
• Perform after-hours outreach shift once every fortnight (7:30pm–11:30pm).
• Lead and support a dedicated after-hours outreach team.
• Drive service innovation and identify growth opportunities.
• Build partnerships across health, community, and government sectors.
• Champion health promotion and overdose prevention initiatives.
• Use data and evaluation to improve service quality and impact.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.
• Ensure services meet quality, compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Act as a sector leader and advocate in harm reduction.
• Help shape inclusive, culturally responsive services for diverse communities.

Skills

People leadership

Community health

Harm reduction

Data & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Analytical skills

Health legislation knowledge

Autonomy

Driver's licence

Education

AOD or related discipline qualification

Job description

healthAbility is seeking a part-time Harm Reduction Lead to drive outreach programs, strengthen partnerships, and champion evidence-based practice. The role includes a regular after-hours shift and travel across sites to support community services in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, apply data-informed decisions, and contribute to strategic planning and service development.