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Jobs: Research Officers – Sydney NSW

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales is currently advertising two exciting new research officer positions.

One of the positions will be working on a range of studies examining opioid use and harms.

The other position will be working on a range of reviews of the epidemiology and harms associated with illicit drug use, and effective interventions to prevent and treat drug use and dependence. This will in part feed into the Global Burden of Disease 2.0 project as well as the Disease Control Priorities project:

Both projects are led by Professor Louisa Degenhardt in collaboration with researchers across Australia and internationally.

Both positions are Level 6. Position one description and selection criteria is available here: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/08111303.html

Position two description and selection criteria is available here: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/08111304.html

Jobs: Workforce Development – Victoria

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Finding great trainers is difficult. You know what we mean; people who understand the

stakeholders they are working with and their specific needs, and who can develop, design

and deliver training and support that has an enduring impact.

Ours is a dynamic, fast growing policy development and training organisation committed to the prevention of drug related harm.

The role involves face-to-face consultation, training and support to groups including:

o health and social welfare services

o government and the private sector

o community groups.

We are looking for someone with energy and commitment.

If you wish to make a difference to the communities in which we operate, please contact us at Anex.

For a PD and information go to http://www.anex.org.au/about-us/employment/

For further information about the role, contact: Jo Gillard via email: j.gillard

Closing date for applications: 5:00 pm Thursday 18 November 2013

2013 National Hepatitis Health Promotion Conference

Via Hepatitis Australia:

Keynote Announced!
Dear Colleagues,

Hepatitis Australia is excited to announce the attendance of an outstanding keynote speaker for the 2013 National Hepatitis Health Promotion Conference – Breaking through the Barriers to be held at the PARKROYAL Sydney on 14 – 15 November.

Hepatitis Australia looks forward to welcoming Sean Slavin, AFAO HIV Education & Health Promotion Officer.

Sean will present in the opening plenary on:
Stigma and Discrimination: What we can learn from the HIV sector?

Sean Slavin is a member of the national HIV education and health promotion team at the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations. He has worked in HIV social science research and community based education and prevention for over 15 years.

His experience spans community-based organisations, university research centres and government. He has conducted social research into HIV and Hepatitis C as they relate to drug use and sexual practice and recently, he has led a project to document and analyse the experiences of stigma among people with HIV. Findings from this national “HIV Stigma Audit” are currently being published.
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Jobs: AOD Clinician – Liverpool NSW

An opportunity has become available for a suitably qualified clinician to work within the Liverpool MERIT Team based at Liverpool, NSW. The position is full time maternity relief until November 2014 with a possible extension of up to 12 months. Please see the position details below.

Reference Number 159288
Position Title Social Worker/Counsellor/Welfare Officer (Level 1/2) /Psychologist/HEO Grad – MERIT Program Liverpool F/T
Employment Status Temporary Full Time (up to 10/11/2014)
Entity South Western Sydney Local Health District
Geographical Location Liverpool
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Salary
Number of FTE 1.00
Purpose of Position The provision of assessments, case management and co-ordination of clinical and welfare interventions to MERIT clients throughout their bail period of up to three months. This position provides written and oral reports for the clients who remain under the court’s supervision through the program.
Full time Maternity Leave Relief up to November 2014 with a possible extension up to a further 12 months.
Selection Criteria This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website www.kids.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/new-working-with-children-check

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, AHPRA registration or membership to relevant professional organisation as required

• Clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling.

• Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol problems and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.

• High quality communication skills including the provision of quality written reports within a given timeframe.

• Demonstrated organisational and administrative competence including basic computer literacy and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.

• Unrestricted NSW drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable).
Contact Person Patrick Leahy
Contact Number 0425 330 381
Closing Date 25/10/2013

For more information, please follow this link:

http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=159288

PhD Scholarships available – Addiction, and Preventing alcohol and other drug related harm

Qualitative Research on Addiction (Melbourne)

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for a PhD scholarship in qualitative research on addiction.

The scholarship will be in NDRI’s Social Studies of Addiction Concepts research program, based in Melbourne.

The scholarship commences in 2014 and will carry an annual tax-free stipend of $29,424 a year for three years. Candidates receive an annual research allowance to help cover research costs.

Closing date: November 4

More information, including the application criteria

2014 Doctoral Scholarship

This three-year scholarship is for doctoral research into the prevention or reduction of alcohol and other drug related harm. The scholarship carries an annual tax-free stipend of $29,549.

The scholarship is available to students enrolled or intending to enrol at NDRI at Curtin University in Perth, however study may be undertaken from anywhere in Australia. Study will commence in 2014.

Closing date: November 29

More information, including the selection criteria

Jobs: Aboriginal Mental Health Worker – NSW

Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

The Weigelli Centre is an Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation facility just outside Cowra in the Central West of NSW.

This worker will provide Mental Health input to the Weigelli Centre AOD programme. They will also provide Mental Health Prevention activities, Mental Health Promotion activities and will participate in building the Mental Health capacity of the local community.

Applicants will have completed training and have experience working as an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker.

An attractive package is available.

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position [S31(2)(H) of the Anti-discrimination Act NSW].

Closing Date: 6 November 2013

The Weigelli Centre reserves the right not to fill any position.

For Further Information, an Application Package and support submitting your Application:
Daniel Jeffries or Duncan McEvoy 02 6345 1803