Proactive Overdose Response Initiative (PORI) Coordinator
Job Overview
At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.
Medically Supervised Injecting Room
SACS Level 5 (PP1–PP4)
Permanent, Part-time (0.4 FTE) (15.2 hours per week).
About the role
The Proactive Overdose Response Initiative (PORI) Coordinator plays a key role in reducing fatal and non-fatal overdose. Working collaboratively with MSIR and AOD teams, you will engage with people at risk of overdose, support access to naloxone, deliver education and training, and strengthen overdose response capability across community and service settings.
This is a permanent replacement role at 0.4 FTE. (15.2 hours per week)
Key responsibilities include:
Engaging with people who have experienced or are at risk of overdose using trauma informed and harm reduction approaches
Delivering overdose prevention, response and naloxone training to clients, staff and community stakeholders
Supporting delivery of Victoria’s Take Home Naloxone Program at NRCH
Strengthening relationships with GPs, pharmacies, emergency services and local organisations
Contributing to data collection, reporting and policy development
Working collaboratively within the MSIR and AOD teams
About you
You are an experienced practitioner who brings confidence, compassion and credibility when working with people who use drugs.
You will bring:
A qualification in Health, AOD, Welfare, Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health or a related field
Demonstrated experience engaging with people experiencing vulnerability and complex needs
Strong understanding of overdose risk, naloxone and harm reduction principles
Highly developed communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills
A clear commitment to social justice, equity of access and trauma informed practice
Experience working in an MSIR, AOD outreach or overdose response setting will be highly regarded.
Why join us
At NRCH, you will be part of a values-driven organisation making a tangible difference in people’s lives. We offer:
A supportive and inclusive team culture
Generous salary packaging options
Opportunities for professional learning and development
The chance to contribute to lifesaving, community-based health responses
Applications close after 13 January 2026