Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (PBHRWA) is a state-wide, peer-based community organisation that aims to improve the health and social circumstances of people who use drugs in WA. Peer Based Harm Reduction WA is staffed and governed by people who may have/have had personal experience of substance use, and by people who have an interest in substance use issues and who support PBHRWA practice and principles.

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Objective Aboriginal Peer Education Project:

• Increase the accessibility of HCV testing and treatment and facilitate access to needle and syringe programs and safer injecting practices for Aboriginal people who inject drugs in the Perth metro area.
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders and community members to further the project objectives.

Position Objective Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker:

• Assist in the development of information, resources, and opportunities for engagement that are accessible to members of the Aboriginal community and work to address any barriers to access that may be identified.
• Support opportunities to deliver a range of health and harm reduction initiatives to Aboriginal people that meet consumer needs.
• Encourage active involvement and participation of Aboriginal people who inject drugs in decision-making processes, problem-solving, and the planning and implementation of initiatives.

Please download and review the key tasks and selection criteria as per JDF attachment.