Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer

About the role

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is recruiting a part-time Smoking and Vaping Cessation Education Officer (Health Education Officer Graduate, Year 1-11) within its Alcohol and Drug Service. This is a maximum-term contract until December 2027, working Monday to Friday. The role develops, delivers and evaluates evidence-based cessation strategies, programs and educational resources, and supports staff in building their capability in smoking and vaping cessation care.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based smoking and nicotine vaping cessation strategies, programs and educational resources
• Provide face-to-face and online cessation education, advice and support to consumers accessing SVHS services
• Deliver education and training programs for SVHS staff, including tailored sessions on cessation care
• Lead and support cessation initiatives, including group behaviour therapy and Nicotine Replacement Therapy programs for staff and outpatient clients
• Monitor, collect and maintain accurate service data for program evaluation, reporting and quality improvement
• Work with cessation trainers and stakeholders to align services with evidence-based practice, NSW Ministry of Health priorities and the NSW Smoke Free Health Care Policy

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in health, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of evidence-based tobacco and vaping cessation interventions
• Proven clinical assessment and brief intervention skills, especially with clients affected by drug and alcohol issues
• Current non-smoker and non-vaper status
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or an Australia visa granting work rights for the role (visa sponsorship is not available)

Required skills

• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication

What we offer

• Pay of $77,299 to $123,504 plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health and cultural recognitions
• Smooth transfer of qualifying service and leave entitlements from NSW Health

Applications close on 16 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately. Apply with a resume and a brief cover letter, and the role is not open to recruitment agencies.