Senior Project Officer - Family Inclusive AOD ServicesHybrid

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, training and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances.

 As the Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a project to improve the recognition, inclusion, and support of families and carers within the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector. This project includes the development and delivery of a practice review and a range of workforce capacity building resources.

 This is a part time (3 days per week) contract position until June 2026.

 Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management health, social sciences, social work or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing projects within the community, health, or AOD sectors
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in applying, evaluation methodologies
• Demonstrated capacity to produce, or oversee the development of, high quality information and capacity building resources
• Demonstrated understanding of issues experienced by people living with AOD dependency and their families and carers
• Proven ability to build rapport with team members, other organisations and service providers
• Strong time management and task prioritisation skills
• High level written, oral communication and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment

 To learn more about what we do, please visit our website, www.carersnsw.org.au

 Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Rights to live and work in Australia

 Salary and Benefits

The Salary is around $66K + super (for 3 days per week). Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellness programs.

 We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all carers. APPLY NOW!

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 Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.