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Needle Syringe Program Worker - job post

North Richmond Community Health
3.7 out of 5 stars
23 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Part-time, Casual
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Job details

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Casual

Shift and schedule

  • Shift work

Location

23 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Salary packaging
  • On-site parking

Full job description

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.

  • Part-Time, .7FTE. Fixed-Term until October 2027

  • Strong connection to community and innovation

  • Richmond Location

  • SACS Level 3

About the Program

Our AOD Program works within a harm minimisation framework, focusing on reducing risks for individuals and the community. The team provides practical support, education and care through the Needle Syringe Program, health promotion, brief interventions and safe access to Victoria’s first Medically Supervised Injecting Room.

About the Role

We’re looking for a casual Needle Syringe Program (NSP) Worker to join our team working 53.2 hours a fortnight. The shift times are 9am to 5:06pm or 11am to 7:06pm.

As an NSP Worker, you’ll:

  • Provide sterile injecting equipment, education, and resources to support safer injecting and safer sex practices.

  • Offer information and supported referrals to health, social, housing, and drug treatment services.

  • Engage meaningfully with clients through harm reduction principles, building trust and connection.

  • Monitor and maintain NSP supplies, ensuring the service operates smoothly and efficiently.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement, team collaboration, and the shared goal of community health and wellbeing.

This role is hands-on, values-driven, and deeply connected to the people and place of North Richmond.

Please review the Position Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities here.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:0cb8fc82-35df-4b2a-9760-15044dce186c

About You

You’re approachable, grounded, and passionate about harm reduction and community health. You bring empathy, professionalism, and practical experience to your work — supporting people with respect and without judgment.

You’ll also have:

  • A Certificate IV in AOD (or willingness to complete the 4 Core Competencies).

  • Knowledge of harm minimisation and the health issues affecting people who inject drugs.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.

  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Desirable:

  • Qualifications in Welfare, Community Services, Social Work, or related fields.

  • Experience working with marginalised communities.

  • Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Why join us?

At NRCH, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll enjoy:

  • A supportive, values-driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

  • Generous salary packaging

  • Free On-Site Car Parking

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

For questions specific to the role, please contact Richard Michell (AOD Manager) @ richardm@nrch.com.au

For questions or support with your application, please contact Isabella Fisher (People and Culture Coordinator) @ isabellaf@nrch.com.au

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