Are you ready to be 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, Part time (0.4 FTE) until 30 June 2027
- Based in Sydney a hybrid model of working from home and in the office.
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.
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 and collaborative working environment
- 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 (https://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
The Good Sports Project Officer supports and guides 3500 NSW clubs with a policy or action plan to address alcohol management, illegal drugs and mental health to support positive road safety outcomes for the NSW community. The Good Sports Project Officer also supports clubs to implement strategies and establish a policy to manage and address illegal drug issues within the club by educating members and officials on drug and alcohol-related issues including the importance of planning for and supporting the safe arrival and departure of members interacting with road environments.
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with and deliver webinars to NSW Road Safety Officers and Aboriginal Project Officers to promote collaboration with these teams across the state.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced project officer who is confident delivering presentations to a wide range of audiences and holding important conversations around harm reduction and minimisation.
Experience and skills that will set you up for success in this role include:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field—ideally in sport, health promotion, or a related discipline—or currently working towards such qualifications, along with experience in a community development role.
- Awareness of alcohol and other drug issues, including harm reduction and harm minimisation approaches
- Understanding of community development principles
- Confidence engaging with community sporting club committees and volunteers
- Demonstrated experience facilitating health promotion, vaping, alcohol and/or drug, or similar community-based programs
- An ability to self-motivate, plan effectively and meet Key Performance Indicators
The successful applicant will be required to travel within NSW and have a current driver’s license. They will also require flexibility to be able to deliver after hours workshops to community sporting clubs as needed.
A valid Working with Children check is a requirement of this role.
Position Description - Good Sports 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 the 2nd of April 2026 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 Allison Reid, State Manager NSW via email on allison.reid@adf.org.au
We look forward to hearing from you
