• Deliver programs that educate and prevent drug and alcohol harm
• Utilise your community development expertise to inspire positive change
• Attractive salary package and additional leave benefits – Canberra based role

The Organisation

Celebrating more than 60 years of service to the community, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia’s leading body committed to preventing and minimising harm from alcohol and other drug problems in communities around the nation. The ADF aims to create an Australian culture that supports people to live healthy, safe and satisfying lives, unaffected by drug and alcohol problems. The organisation’s work reaches millions of people in local communities through sporting clubs, health and community care settings and schools, offering educational information, drug and alcohol prevention programs and advocating for strong and healthy communities.

Benefits & Culture

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave entitlements and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible hybrid office / WFH working arrangements
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Extensive wellbeing Employee Assistance Programs available
• Free parking and use of onsite gymnasium
• Office located onsite at University of Canberra

The Role

Reporting into the Regional Community Development Manager and working within a collaborative and close-knit team, you will play a pivotal role in building the capacity of local communities to prevent drug and alcohol-related harm through evidence-based prevention programs. Responsible for delivering Good Sports and Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) programs and associated administrative workflows and reporting requirements, you will develop and nurture relevant stakeholder relationships, conduct workshops, facilitate community forums, and represent the ADF at external events.

Additionally, you will:

• Ensure effective and efficient program delivery that meet established policies, procedures and high-quality standards
• Coordinate delivery plans and activities to meet targets and KPI’s
• Proactively identify, engage and call community sports clubs that would benefit from the Good Sports program
• Drive program stakeholder engagement via online, in-person, phone and email
• Confidently deliver to audiences and represent ADF at external events and expositions

Skills Required

Excited by the prospect of working for a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation committed to inspiring positive change, you offer proven ability in the delivery of health promotion and or community development programs. You have a natural flair for connecting with people and proactively developing key relationships with stakeholders, including community sporting clubs, leagues and associations, local councils and community health services as this role does require interstate travel.

You also offer:

• Awareness of community alcohol or drug issues, harm reduction and minimisation approaches
• Well-developed public speaking communication skills and confidence
• Solid organisational skills, attention to detail and CRM data quality maintenance
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent career experience
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate as required
• A full and current drivers license

If you are passionate about driving positive impact by supporting the minimisation of drug and alcohol harm in the community, please apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter addressing the skills required above. Alternatively, please call Gemma Schade on 0482 078 402 for further discussion.

Preferable is committed to equitable recruitment practices and representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.