EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at HRVic
2022
Health Promotion Officer – Workforce Focus
This position is a peer education role that includes but is not exclusively aimed at sector workforce support activities. HRVic is a peer organisation and peer education & support activities are our priority.
Workforce training is focused on ensuring that our community receives best practice, non-stigmatising services.
Hours per Week: 30.4 hours (0.8 EFT)
Award Classification: SCHADS 3-4 - Dependent upon personal and work experience & qualifications
HRVic is a community-based, membership-driven organisation, with a mission to advance the health and human rights of people who use illicit drugs and those on pharmacotherapy. We work to reduce stigma & discrimination against people who use drugs, and we strongly encourage people with a lived experience of illicit drug use – current, recent or past included – to apply.
If you are interested in this role, please see the attached position description & follow the application instructions below.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this role, please email the following to admin@hrvic.org.au with the subject line: Health Promotion Officer -Workforce Focus application
1. A CV, resume or summary of your work experience relevant to this role (volunteer work included and
valued).
2. A cover letter outlining why you would like this role
3. A document briefly responding to each of the selection criteria. Please keep this to 1500 words.
*Applications that do not respond to the selection criteria will not be considered.
4. An up-to-date contact number and email address.
Applications close Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 5PM. Candidates will only be contacted to be offered an interview.
Health Promotion Officer – Community Focus
Position Objectives:
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To develop and deliver peer education about preventing blood borne virus transmission, especially Hep C and HIV, to people who inject drugs
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To undertake health promotion activities for our community of people who inject drugs
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To undertake community development activities
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To help improve access to appropriate health and social services related to viral hepatitis such as testing & treatment for hepatitis C
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To build capacity in community via peer volunteers and networks.
Hours per Week: 30.4 hours (0.8 EFT)
Award Classification: - Dependent upon experience
HRVic is a community-based, membership-driven organisation, with a mission to advance the health and human rights of people who use illicit drugs and those on pharmacotherapy. We work to reduce stigma & discrimination against people who use drugs, and we strongly encourage people with a lived experience of illicit drug use – current, recent or past included – to apply.
If you are interested in this role, please see the attached position description & follow the application instructions below.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this role, please email the following criteria to admin@hrvic.org.au with the subject line: Health Promotion Officer -Community Focus application
1. A CV, resume or summary of your work experience relevant to this role (volunteer work included and
valued).
2. A cover letter outlining why you would like this role
3. A document briefly responding to each of the selection criteria. Please keep this to 1500 words.
*Applications that do not respond to the selection criteria will not be considered.
4. An up-to-date contact number and email address.
Applications close Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 5PM. Candidates will only be contacted to be offered an interview.
Service Officer
Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS)
Harm Reduction Victoria (HRVic) is seeking a non-judgemental person with excellent communication skills to join our Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS) team. Please note, this is largely a client-facing role and the employment will be on a casual basis.
The Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation and Support (PAMS) service is a state-wide, telephone-based service that provides mediation, support, advocacy, referral, and information for those involved with treatment for opioid dependence (methadone and buprenorphine).
HRVic is a community-based, membership-driven organisation, with a mission to advance the health and human rights of people who use illicit drugs and those on pharmacotherapy. We work to reduce stigma & discrimination against people who use drugs, and we strongly encourage people with a lived experience of illicit drug use – current, recent or past included – to apply.
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Thank you to all applicants.