Description:
IntroductionAre 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 until end of Feb 2026, Part Time 0.6 FTE (3 days)
- Based in Hobart, Tasmania
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.
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Working with us
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 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.
Why this role?
We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to actively engage with both new and existing Good Sports clubs across Tasmania, supporting their progression through the Good Sports program. The Good Sports Project Officer will deliver workshops and community forums focused on the proactive management of alcohol in sporting environments and specifically, the newly created Vaping Workshop. 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:
- Demonstrated experience facilitating health promotion, alcohol and drug, or similar community-based programs
- Confidence engaging with community sporting club committees and volunteers
- Strong verbal communication skills, including highly developed engagement, relationship management and group presentation skills management and group presentation skill
- Demonstrated experience developing stakeholder relationships
- Awareness of community vaping, 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 project management, health promotion or community development
The successful applicant will need to be able to travel within Tasmania and have a current driver’s license and personal vehicle. They will also require flexibility to be able to deliver after hours workshops to community sporting clubs as needed
Position Description - Good Sport Project Officer
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 Friday 30th May 2025 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 strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Susan Budden, Regional Community Development Manager TAS via email on susan.budden@adf.org.au
We look forward to hearing from you!