Introduction:

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Description:

We're looking for a passionate Community Development Officer to support local communities and in particular the Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) groups in reducing harms to individuals, communities and families related to alcohol and other drugs.

Supporting the Greater Sydney Region and based in Redfern, you'll build strong community partnerships, support volunteers,



coordinate local prevention initiatives, help secure funding, and work with stakeholders to deliver meaningful, evidence-based programs that create lasting community impact.

You are a relationship-builder who thrives on bringing people together to achieve shared goals. You have experience in community development, health promotion, AOD, or a related field, and can confidently engage with volunteers, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders. You're organised, proactive, and passionate about strengthening communities through collaboration and prevention-focused initiatives

Skills and Experiences:

- Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field (e.g. AOD, Community Services, Health Promotion)
- Experience working with local communities to achieve shared goals
- Experience working with volunteers
- Significant experience managing stakeholders and developing networks
- Experience developing and implementing activities including community-based activities
- Experience working within AOD or another relevant sector
- Demonstrable emotional resilience and maintenance of qualified boundaries when managing challenging or unpredictable client situations
- Understanding of community development, health promotion and AOD primary and secondary principles and strategies
- Understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice
- Computer literacy including understanding of MS Office Suite, videoconferencing and use of Client Management Systems (CMS's)
- Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrable skill and understanding of working independently and showing initiative while operating within structures and guidelines
- The ability to regulate emotions, remain calm and be emotionally resilient while interacting with and supporting clients with high levels of emotion and at time emotionally disturbing conversations
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Right to live and work in Australia
- National Criminal History Check ( > 1 yr old)
- Working With Children paid employee Clearance
- COVID Vaccinated

Applications Close: 21 August 2026

📌 CDAT Community Development Officer (Redfern)
🏢 Odyssey House NSW
📍 Redfern