Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 29th Jan 2020
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to stop the harm caused by alcohol. Alcohol harm in Australia is significant. Nearly 6,000 lives are lost every year and more than 144,000 people are hospitalised making alcohol one of our nation’s greatest preventive health challenges.
For more than a decade, FARE has been working with communities, governments, health professionals and police across the country to stop alcohol harms by supporting world-leading research, raising public awareness and advocating for changes to alcohol policy. FARE is guided by the World Health Organisation’s (2010) Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol for stopping alcohol harms through population-based strategies, problem directed policies, and direct interventions.
For more information about FARE, visit www.fare.org.au.
FARE is currently seeking a Senior Policy Officer to work in the policy team. The team is responsible for policy analysis and development, advocacy, research and research translation. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Tertiary qualifications in health, social science or law would be an advantage.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following range of capabilities:
Salary range from $75,000 - $85,000 (plus super) subject to skills and experience.
The successful applicant will be able to access salary sacrificing options available to a health promotion charity. FARE is located in Deakin and offers a friendly, collaborative work environment.
For more information, call Trish Hepworth on (02) 6122 8600.