Senior Community Development Officer

Salary: $90, $95,180.67

Job Type: Contract

Location: Darwin

Job Category: Program Delivery

Are you ready tobe 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.
• Fixed Term, part time position (0.4 FTE)
• Based in Katherine, Alice Springs, or Darwin, a hybrid model of working from home and in the office.

Celebrating more than 65 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, inclusive and 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.

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

• A generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (including rent/mortgage payments), plus Meal and Entertainment allowance of up to $2,650 per FBT year.
• Great leave entitlements including access to Purchased Leave, 2 days gifted leave at Christmas, Health & Wellbeing leave, Accrued Day 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 Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program, proactively developing and maintaining relationships with participants and supporting their engagement. The Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) Program works to develop the capacity of Australian communities to deliver evidence-informed activities that prevent and minimise alcohol and other drug-related harm at a local level

As a confident public speaker, you will also have the opportunity to facilitate community forums and workshops, as well as represent the ADF at various external events and expositions.

Here's a taste of what your daily activities will look like:

• Deliver ADF LDAT program in line with established policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant community and program stakeholders including community sporting clubs, leagues and associations, local councils and community health services.
• Proactively and confidently engage with program stakeholders and willingness to engage with communities to support delivery of place-based harm prevention approaches
• Effectively plan and deliver activity such that program/project targets and key performance indicators are met.
• Proactively identify and engage with program stakeholders that would benefit from the Local Drug Action program, including through phone, email 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 be personable, 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, health promotion or related field, or demonstrated experience in a community development role.
• Awareness of community AOD issues, harm reduction and harm minimisation approaches.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating health promotion, AOD or similar community-based programs.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and an interest in working collaboratively with community to achieve outcomes
• An ability to self-motivate, plan effectively and meet Key Performance Indicators.
• 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.

Position Description – Senior Community Development Officer (LDAT)

Please visit our ADF careers page to obtain a copy of the position description -

How do I apply?
Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your application. Please include a resume and cover letter outlining your interest for the role.

Applications close on 19th November at 5pm AEST. Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your 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.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Karen Gotts- Regional Community Development Manager via e-mail on .

We look forward to hearing from you