Are you ready to be a part of a leading not-for-profit organisation delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm, that reaches millions of people in local communities?

- Inspire positive change in our community to prevent and reduce harms relating to AOD
- Full-time, fixed term until October 2027
- $95,121 to $99,703 per annum + super + salary packaging
- Based Adelaide or Darwin, servicing our NT regions

Celebrating more than 60 years of service to the community, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia's leading national organisation committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm.

Job Description

Why work with us?

We are a dynamic,inclusiveand forward-thinking organisation, working collaboratively to provide meaningful programs to our communities across Australia. We ensure that we celebrate employee success and connect as an organisation as regularly as possible.

As a thank you for coming on the journey with us, weprovidea wide range of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including:

- Agenerous not-for-profit salary packaging perks of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (including rent/mortgage payments), plus Meal and Entertainment allowance of up to $2,650perFBT year.
- Great leave entitlements including access to Purchased Leave, 2 days gifted leave at Christmas, Health & Wellbeing leave,AccruedDay Off program and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Truly flexible workplace – hybrid office/WFH model.
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities.
- Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role?

As one of our Senior Community Development Officers (SCDO),



you will play a pivotal role in building the capacity of local communities to address drug and alcohol-related harm. You will be a key member of our team delivering our Good Sports and Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) programs, proactivelydevelopingandmaintainingrelationships with participants and supporting their engagement.

As a confident public speaker, you will alsohave the opportunity tofacilitatecommunity forums and workshops, as well as represent the ADF at various external events and expositions.

Here’sa taste of what your daily activities will look like:

- Deliver ADF programs in line with established policies,proceduresand quality standards.
- Develop andmaintainrelationships with relevant community and program stakeholders including community sporting clubs, leagues and associations, localcouncilsand community health services.
- Proactively and confidently engage with program stakeholdersincluding online,in-person,phoneand email.
- Effectively plan and deliver activity such that program/project targets and keyperformance indicators are met.
- Proactivelyidentifyand engage with community sports clubs that wouldbenefitfrom the Good Sports program, including through cold calling and organised club visits.
- Support LDATs to develop a Community Action Plan (CAP), outlining prevention activities to be delivered and evaluated.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is deeply passionate about community engagement and development,



with a commitment to what we do here at the ADF. You will bepersonable, interactive and enjoy meeting new people and fostering relationships. Your drive to make a difference, confidence building new stakeholder connections and ability to meet targets will be essential for this position.

Key experiences and skills that will set you up for success include:

- Bachelor’s degree in health, healthpromotionor related field, ordemonstratedexperience in a community development role.
- Awareness of community AOD issues, harmreductionand harm minimisation approaches.
- Demonstrated experiencefacilitatinghealth promotion, AOD or similar community-based programs.
- Demonstrated experience and confidencefacilitatinggroup workshops and presentations.
- An ability to self-motivate, plan effectively and meet KeyPerformanceIndicators.
- Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- A full driving license is a requirement for this role.

Applications close on Thursday 10 th September at 5pm AEST. Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date, so we encourage you tosubmityour application ASAP.

Here at the ADF we encourage cultural diversity, and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders, and community at large. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are highly encouraged to apply.

ADF is a child safe organisation. Employees are expected to understand, promote and adhere to ADF’s child safety policies, procedures and standards as part of their employment.

If you have any queries about the role, please contactSally Underdown, State Manager (SA/NT) via email [email protected]

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📌 Senior Community Development Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Alcohol & Drug Foundation
📍 Adelaide