The Team:
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial.
The Role:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator Needle and Syringe Program and the Senior Consultant - Operations, the Support Officer - Needle and Syringe Program:
- Undertakes administrative and operational support duties associated with the day-to-day delivery of the Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) operating out of the Clarence Integrated Care Centre (CICC).
- Participates in the NSP certification program.
You will need:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including the demonstrated ability to deal with challenging behaviour in a non-judgemental manner.
- Demonstrated computer skills to support administration, communication, and data collection activities.
- An understanding of the NSP including harm reduction, the Tasmanian injecting drug culture and issues that affect people who use and inject drugs.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 24 hours per fortnight (10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Myf Briggs
Statewide Coordinator - Needle and Syringe Program
0409 867 569
myf.briggs@health.tas.gov.au
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