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At Uniting’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC), we stand at the forefront of harm reduction and compassionate care. For over two decades, MSIC has been a safe, non-judgemental service for people who inject drugs – reducing overdose deaths, connecting people with health and social support, and working alongside the local community.

We are seeking a Health Education Team Manager to lead and inspire our dedicated team of Health Education Officers (HEOs). This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping the day-to-day operations of the HEO team, guiding frontline harm reduction practice, and contributing to MSIC’s ongoing service development and strategic direction.

As the Health Education Team Manager, you will:

•   Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of HEOs, ensuring they have the skills, resources and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality support.
•   Foster a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and grounded in harm reduction principles.
•   Work closely with the MSIC Senior Leadership Team to translate strategy into action – including planning, budgeting, reporting and continuous improvement.
•   Provide leadership at the frontline by modelling best-practice responses to consumer presentations, including drug overdose management in collaboration with the clinical team.
•   Deliver training and education in harm reduction practice, supporting capability-building across MSIC.
•   Oversee staffing within allocated budgets and in accordance with relevant industrial agreements and Uniting policies.
•   Lead health promotion and project initiatives such as the MSIC Art Project, and strengthen engagement with First Nations peoples in service design and delivery.
•   Contribute to policy development, service evaluation, report writing, grant applications, and published articles.
•   Build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships that enhance outcomes for MSIC consumers and the community.