Inspire positive change in our community to prevent and reduce harms relating to AOD.
- 2 x Part-time (0.6) roles, fixed-term for 6 months
- $80,649 - $88,457 per annum (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
- Based in Darwin 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.
The ADF provides a generous range of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including:
- A generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, and Meal and Entertainment of up to $2,650 per FBT year
- Providing a truly flexible workplace, including the Accrued Day off Program, Purchased Leave, and other generous leave entitlements
- Additional 17.5% annual leave loading
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Offering Health and Wellbeing initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program.
Good Sports
Good Sports is Australia's largest community health sports program and has been helping build strong community sporting clubs across Australia for over 25 years (goodsports.com.au).
Good Sports reaches over 12,000 clubs, three million Australians and over 100 sporting codes in all states and territories. The Good Sports program aims to strengthen club policies and practices to prevent harm from alcohol and other drugs and promote a healthier, safer and more family-friendly environment. Good Sports clubs have access to the program's free, online tools and resources to build policies around alcohol management, smoking regulations, mental health, illegal drugs, and safe transport. Sporting clubs that role-model healthy behaviours are leaders in their community, playing an important role in preventing and reducing harm from alcohol and other drugs.
The Position
2 x Good Sports Project Officer positions are available.
The Good Sports Project Officer (GSPO) will proactively engage with new and existing Good Sports clubs across the NT. The role will identify new clubs that would benefit from joining the program. This role will also facilitate workshops on the importance of proactive alcohol management in sporting environments.
Additionally, this role involves developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including community sporting clubs, leagues, and associations. They will also collaborate closely with clubs to support the development and implementation of effective strategies and policies.
Who are we looking for?
Experience and skills that will set you up for success in this role include:
- Energetic, people-focused communicator, skilled at engaging others via telephone, face-to-face, and group settings, with a proven ability to deliver meaningful presentations
- Demonstrated experience facilitating health promotion, alcohol and drug, or similar community-based programs
- Confidence engaging with community sporting club committees and volunteers
- Demonstrated experience developing stakeholder relationships
- Awareness of community alcohol and drug issues, harm reduction and harm minimisation approaches
- Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications in sport and recreation, health promotion or community development
The successful applicant will need to be able to travel within NT and have a current driver’s license and personal vehicle. They will also require flexibility to be able to deliver workshops to community sporting clubs after hours and weekends as needed.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
