Project Officer

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?

• Exciting opportunity to join a program team with a leading non-for-profit organisation
• Full Time, Fixed Term until October 2026 (part time applicants considered)
• Based in Adelaide, a hybrid model of working from home and in the office.

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.

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.

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

• 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 include access to purchased leave, gifted leave at Christmas, health & wellbeing leave, Accrued Day Off (ADO) program for full time staff 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?

We are seeking an experienced program professional to support the delivery of the Here For The Game (HFTG) pilot project in South Australia. HFTG provides free awareness and education for local sports clubs to tackle the growing presence of sports betting and its harms. The primary focus of the role will be to support clubs to implement the program and make meaningful change at their clubs. Your day-to-day work will include managing relationships with community stakeholders; delivering a range of promotional and support activities with sports clubs; as well as maintaining high quality data and records for the pilot. You will be integral in assisting clubs to commit to a tailored plan of action with the aim of changing gambling/sports betting behaviours and practices.

Who are we looking for?

Experience and skills that will set you up for success in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in health, health promotion or related field or demonstrated experience in a community development role
• Demonstrated experience facilitating health promotion, gambling, AOD or similar community-based programs
• Understanding of community development principles and a willingness to visit and engage with communities to support delivery of place-based harm prevention approaches
• Experience in community sport club environments and a good understanding of community sport club structures and cultures.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and an interest in working collaboratively with community to achieve outcomes
• Awareness of gambling and drug and alcohol-related issues, harm reduction and harm minimisation approaches
• An ability to self-motivate, to plan effectively and deliver on program performance objectives and targets.
• A driver's license and own vehicle is essential as the role will involve state-based travel.

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Position Description – Project Officer Here For The Game

Please visit our ADF careers page to download a full 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 Monday 25th August at 4.30pm ACST. 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 strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Melissa Cowan, Manager - New Strategic Programs on

We look forward to hearing from you