NSP and Outreach Peer Worker

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney is seeking staff with proven knowledge of health and social welfare issues affecting diverse communities and lived experience relevant to KRC clients. The role requires commitment to harm minimisation and a professional health service approach, along with strong communication skills and data entry proficiency.

Applicants should be prepared to work across all KRC settings, including outreach, with day and evening shifts on a seven‑day rotating roster, contributing to an

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the health and social welfare issues affecting people who inject drugs, people who sex work, people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people and ‘at‑risk’ young people
• Lived experience of issues faced by people who use KRC
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm minimisation
• An understanding and willingness to work within a professional model of health service delivery
• Good verbal communication skills and competence in the use of email, Microsoft Word and data entry
• Willingness and ability to work across all KRC settings, including outreach, with day and evening shifts across a seven day rotating roster

Job description

• Demonstrated knowledge of the health and social welfare issues affecting people who inject drugs, people who sex work, people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people and ‘at-risk’ young people
• Lived experience of issues faced by people who use KRC
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm minimisation
• An understanding and willingness to work within a professional model of health service delivery
• Good verbal communication skills and competence in the use of email, Microsoft Word and data entry
• Willingness and ability to work across all KRC settings, including outreach, with day and evening shifts across a seven day rotating roster

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website