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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The role

The role of the PMO Officer is to provide a leadership role in supporting the ADF and our staff in the establishment and development of new projects and programs, under the guidance of the Manager, New Strategic Programs.

Key responsibilities of this role include: 

• Supporting the implementation of ADF project management processes, protocols, auditing and monitoring systems, and data collection procedures, and monitor adherence to project management procedures across all stages of the project lifecycle. 
• Providing support to ADF Project Leads by way of practical support or knowledge-sharing to ensure all projects at the ADF are run to a high standard. This will involve some project establishment activities, and then ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle.

Other responsibilities associated with this role include:

• Create and assist in the management of business plans, stakeholder register, project workplans, risks and issues registers related to new Project or Programs

• Support the establishment and management of key projects and programs as assigned on behalf of the New Strategic Programs team

• Provide leadership around project management particularly in developing, implementing relevant policies and procedures aligned to the Project Development

• Manage execution of projects by implementing agreed plans, ensuring collaboration with experts and supporting/ communicating decision with the Manager, New Strategic Programs 

• Ensure communications and understanding of projects and programs are clear, robust and timely and manage reviews/ meetings with resolution 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, health promotion, community development or relevant field and extensive work experience in a project or project management role. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management including projects and programs business and operating plans 
• Demonstrated experience in health programs, health promotion/primary prevention, community development, project and program development. 
• Strong communication skills, including highly developed written skills with demonstrated experience in preparing reports and evidence summaries for senior stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder consultation and negotiation. 
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience of influencing and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to establish credibility and build effective and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. 

Position Description - Project Management Officer

Please visit our ADF careers page to obtain a copy of position description 

About Us

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.

For further information, please visit our website: http://www.adf.org.au/

TO APPLY

Click the APPLY NOW button. Please include a resume and cover letter outlining your interest for the role.

Applications close 29 November 2024 at 11:59pm. Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date, so please submit your application ASAP.

For enquiries, please contact the Melissa Cowan, Manager New Strategic Programs via email on melissa.cowan@adf.org.au