Expression Of Interest - Harm Reduction Practitioners

Medically Supervised Injecting Room
North Richmond Community Health

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

This Expression of Interest is for future opportunities.
While there are no current vacancies approved at this time, we anticipate opportunities for Harm Reduction Practitioners to arise shortly and are keen to connect with passionate practitioners who would like to be considered when roles become available.

Generous salary packaging options

Casual and Part Time opportunities may arise

Strong connection to community and innovation

About the program

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room is an anonymous service providing supervised injecting, on site clinical support, and access to a range of health and social services. The service plays a critical role in reducing overdose related harm, improving access to care, and supporting people who use drugs with dignity and respect.

About the role

As a Harm Reduction Practitioner, you will support clients before, during, and after episodes of injecting, with a strong focus on safety, engagement, and connection to health and welfare services. You will work closely with the MSIR Nursing team and broader harm reduction team to deliver trauma informed, non judgemental care.

Key responsibilities may include:
• Engaging with clients and supporting safer injecting practices
• Monitoring client wellbeing and responding to alerts and emergencies
• Providing health education, brief interventions, and referrals
• Supporting overdose response, incident de escalation, and harm reduction interventions
• Maintaining accurate client records and data collection
• Participating in outreach, needle syringe provision, and community based responses as required

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About you

You are committed to harm reduction and social justice and bring a respectful, calm, and person centred approach to working with people who use drugs.

You will bring:
• Qualifications in Welfare, Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health or a related field
• Experience working with people who may present with complex and challenging behaviours
• Experience in needle and syringe programs, AOD services, crisis or community based services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution
• An understanding of the health, social, and legal issues impacting people who inject drugs
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable but not essential:
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience working in a trauma informed model of care
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, referral, or crisis support

Why join us?

At NRCH, you will be part of a team that is making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

You will enjoy:

· A supportive, values driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion

· Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements

· Free on site car parking

· The opportunity to contribute to an innovative, world leading harm reduction service

How this Expression of Interest works

By submitting an Expression of Interest, you are letting us know you would like to be considered for future Harm Reduction Practitioner opportunities as they arise. Suitable applicants may be contacted when a vacancy becomes available.

Apply here: Expression Of Interest - Harm Reduction Practitioners - North Richmond Community Health

Cover Letter Optional, but we do ask for a current resume.

Thank you so much.