Community Impact Lead – AOD & CDATs, Wagga

Karralika Programs Inc.; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional supervision and dev't

Access to confidential EAP

Job summary

Karralika Programs is seeking an experienced Community Development Officer to support and coordinate CDATs across the region from our base in Wagga Wagga, NSW. This full-time fixed-term role until June 2027 offers a pathway to extension and a chance to drive local AOD initiatives.

You will work with communities, volunteers and health services to build partnerships, develop programs, coordinate forums, and support funding applications while upholding our client-centred and evidence-based approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with communities, volunteers and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Ability to develop and implement community-based activities and initiatives.
• Experience within the AOD sector or other health/community services fields.
• Understanding of community development, health promotion and harm minimisation principles.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Provide a National Police Check; and
• Ability to obtain and maintain a WWCC.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and activities of assigned CDATs.
• Assist CDATs to develop, plan and deliver local initiatives addressing AOD-related harm.
• Help CDATs develop evidence-based, measurable activities aligned with regional priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with CDAT members, health services, councils and stakeholders.
• Attend CDAT meetings and regional/state forums; support participation.
• Support CDATs to apply for funding and meet reporting requirements.
• Assist with planning and delivery of Regional Forums and Action Plans.
• Contribute to collection and reporting of program data, outcomes, risks and issues.
• Broaden participation from local agencies and the community.
• Collaborate with consortium partners and other Community Development Officers.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Program development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in AOD/Community Services/Health Promotion

Job description

Karralika Programs is seeking an experienced Community Development Officer to support and coordinate CDATs across the region from our base in Wagga Wagga, NSW. This full-time fixed-term role until June 2027 offers a pathway to extension and a chance to drive local AOD initiatives.

You will work with communities, volunteers and health services to build partnerships, develop programs, coordinate forums, and support funding applications while upholding our client-centred and evidence-based approach.