Seeking an individual passionate about prevention and reduction of alcohol and drug harm.

• Full time, fixed term, Melbourne-based role
• FTE $63,453 - $78,760 PA plus super and generous salary packaging options available
• Flexible working arrangements for work/life balance

The ADF encourages cultural diversity, and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders, and community at large. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the research and evaluation functions of the ADF. Together with other members of your team, your love for writing about issues that impact on our community will enable you to provide evidence of the impact our programs have for community members and for their continued improvement. This is essential to ensure the ADF delivers the best outcomes for our staff, community members and funders. This is an exciting position working in a close team providing you the opportunity to inspire positive change in our community to prevent and reduce harms relating to alcohol and other drugs.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Develop written web-based content using credible evidence-based sources and respond to media enquiries.
• Connect and collaborate with external stakeholders to share information and deliver on specialist projects.
• Work with your team to identify current AOD trends and provide your recommendations for content development and translate evidence to support content development.
• Utilise your excellent listening and customer service skills to empathetically support people through the DrugInfo phone line and email service, providing information and advice on a range of issues relating to AOD.

For more information, view the Position Description with the Key Selection Criteria or visit our careers page at: www.adf.org.au/careers.

About you

You'll have a broad knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues and/or public health perspectives, and you will possess excellent time management skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and independently manage several competing tasks and deadlines.

You'll also:

• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and/or research expertise with demonstrated ability to research and summarise information from reputable sources.
• Possess a high level of written communication, with knowledge of the principles of writing for various audiences.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels in a professional and friendly manner.
• The successful candidate for this role must be willing to undergo a Working with Children and Police check

Working with us

To ensure our people feel valued, inspired, and respected we provide a range of benefits and practices including:

• A generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, and Meal and Entertainment of up to $2,650 per FBT year
• Providing a flexible workplace including Accrued Day off Program, Purchased Leave and other generous leave entitlements
• Additional 17.5% annual leave loading
• Offering Health and Wellbeing initiatives including our EAP service and Health Breaks program

About us

Our purpose is to minimise and prevent harm from alcohol and other drugs across Australia.

Celebrating nearly 60 years of service to the community, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), formerly the Australian Drug Foundation, is Australia's leading body committed to preventing alcohol and other drug harms in communities around the nation.

The organisation's work reaches millions of people in local communities through sporting clubs, health care settings and schools, offering educational information, drug and alcohol prevention programs and advocating for strong and healthy communities. The ADF is proudly independent and not-for-profit.

To apply

To apply, click "Apply Now" and please include a resume and a response to the skills and knowledge section of the position description.

Applicants will be contacted prior to the closing date, so please submit your application ASAP. Any application that doesn't address the application requirements will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Lucy Demant, Knowledge Manager Information Services via email on [email protected] using the subject line: Information Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.