About the Opportunity
This is a permanent- part time (48 hours/ fortnight) or casual opportunity located in
Kings Cross
Join the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) to work at the cutting edge of drug health services!
Are you passionate about social justice and harm reduction? Are you able to work flexibly and creatively with a diverse client group in a low threshold setting? Do you have experience working with people who inject drugs? Then come and join our team at the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) [www.uniting.org/msic]www.uniting.org/msic
We are looking for people who have all or most of the following:
- Demonstrated experience working with people who inject drugs or people with complex trauma.
- Experience working in needle syringe services, drug and alcohol services, crisis, or accommodation services.
- A sound understanding of, and commitment to Harm Reduction, Social Justice, and the service delivery model and values of MSIC.
- A demonstrated adherence to trauma-informed principles of practice and care.
- A sound understanding of the health, social, and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations.
- Computer competence including word processing and the use of clinical databases.
- Qualifications in Welfare or Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or equivalent or working towards the same.
ESSENTIAL: Please address the criteria detailed above as thoroughly as possible in your cover letter so your application can be considered for the role.
This is an opportunity for you to work in a supportive and friendly team environment, which provides you with continuing education opportunities, and a chance to progress your career.
Love Your Work. Join Our Team. Make a Difference. Apply Now!
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
· Work you’ll be proud of
- You’ll have access to a range of support and opportunities including –
- Salary-packaging options
- Wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Regular supervision, support and team meetings
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] / 0466 801 937
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Closing date: 11:55pm Wednesday 14th December