4 days ago, from Institute of Data AustraliaPart-time, 38 hours per fortnight located in Hedland.Salary: $43.08/hr p/a + super + regional allowance 10.12/hrWorking Monday to Friday.About the Opportunity The role's primary function is to liaise and work with a wide range of government and non-government agencies, professionals and community groups to progress community action on alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention initiatives.Requirements of the Role: In collaboration with the Mental Health Commission (MHC) and other stakeholders, take a lead role in development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based prevention strategies to reduce and prevent AOD related harms at a local and regional level.Maintain accurate timely records of AOD prevention activities for reporting internally and to community stakeholders and funders.Develop and maintain partnerships with government and non-government service providers and community groups to identify local needs and ensure referral pathways.Coordinate the regional response to Volatile Substance Use in line with MHC protocols for reporting and responding.Work with the Prevention Coordinator and HOPE's PR Manager to develop educational and promotional strategies, campaigns, and publications for AOD prevention activities.Research and prepare submissions and reports relating to AOD prevention programs and projects.Collect quality data and statistics required for funding bodies.Participate in quality assurance activities and evaluation of HOPE.Maintain work registers for relevant programs and projects as directed by Prevention Coordinator.About you: Commitment to upholding HOPE's vision, mission and values.Commitment to work in culturally secure and competent ways.Demonstrated ability to work with health and other community groups on education, health promotion and community AOD prevention initiatives.Experience in or demonstrated ability to develop, implement, manage and evaluate alcohol and other drug prevention initiatives.High level of written communication skills, including report writing.High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills and the ability to liaise with people in a variety of contexts.Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to professionals and community groups.Knowledge of the impacts of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families and communities.An understanding of and adherence to working within personal and professional boundaries.Excellent administrative and computer skills.Excellent problem-solving skills.Confidence in managing difficult situations.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months), Working With Children card, Current C or A class driver's license, First Aid Certificate, and suitable work referees. What to expect next If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skills further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office/Hub.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.For any enquiries around the role please email us at ******, quoting the job title and the region.#J-18808-Ljbffr