• Exciting challenges as we embark on our new five year plan
• Base $79,189.50 - $86,712.50 plus super and further 3rd party NFP salary packaging
• Full Time, Fixed Term until 31 December 2020. Convenient Sydney Location

The ADF encourages cultural diversity and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders and community at large. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About us

Our purpose is to minimise and prevent harm from alcohol and other drugs in communities around the nation.

Our work reaches millions of people in local communities through sporting clubs, health care settings and schools.

We offer educational information, drug and alcohol prevention programs and advocating for strong and healthy communities. 

We value courage, adaptability, collaboration and impact, and this is underpinned by respect.  We offer a positive work environment, flexible working arrangements, generous leave options and proactive, self-driven professional development.   

About the role

The Regional Community Development Manager (RCDM) supports communities to build their resilience to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs through the delivery of an integrated suite of programs and projects within the state.   This role works alongside the State Manager to drive stakeholder and funder relationship management within their region with a particular focus on Community Drug Action team program (CDAT).   

For more information, please refer to the Position Description located on our careers page on our website.

About you

You will thrive in an environment where you will lead, develop and motivate others. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills. You are attuned to financial and commercial matters, whilst being results focused have excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.

You will possess:

• Experience in leading and delivering multiple preventive health programs across diverse local and remote community settings,
• Strong operational and project management skills and experiences, with a proven track record in successfully achieving targets and delivery expectations, within a community development setting.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities and culture together with an interest in working together with communities to achieve outcomes.
• Strong promotional and business development expertise with the capacity to achieve established targets and meet stakeholder expectations