To develop strong and effective stakeholder and community partnerships. To provide high quality, contemporary health education and health promotion programs to Government and NGO sector staff, community groups, and identified populations. To develop and maintain ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service’s public webpage and other social media platforms. To ensure the provision of evidence based health education programs and messages consistent with NSW Health and ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

This position provides the above service to the ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service.


This is a temporary full time leave relief position until 18 May 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Please note: 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.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseasesbefore employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ocg.nsw.gov.au/Apply

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required.Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/apply-for-position.aspx

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Education, Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioral science, or relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated superior skills/experience in group work, community development and the provision of health education programs.
3. A demonstrated understanding of alcohol and other drug issues, and the harm minimisation philosophy.
4. A proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs in a health related field and with an array of consumer, community groups and service providers
5. Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and to develop and sustain strategic partnerships.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing with consumers, community groups and various levels of management.
7. Ability to undertake flexible working hours, evenings and weekends as required.
8. Current NSW Drivers Licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities.

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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Craig on [email protected]