Project Officer, AOD Prevention and Education

Ministry of Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health is seeking a Project Officer in NSW to lead the monitoring and evaluation of alcohol and other drug prevention and education programs and contracts. You will assess impact, drive improvements, and coordinate projects with internal teams, providers and community stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills to strengthen evidence-informed approaches to drug education and prevention

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention and education programs and contracts to assess impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate AOD projects and contracts, review program performance and evaluation findings, and prepare briefs and communications.

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 7/8 Remuneration: $116,981 - $129,492, plus Superannuation Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW Hours Per Week: 35 hours Requisition ID: REQ693362 Closing Date: Monday 02 November 2026 11:59pm

Be part of the vibrant and professional team working to improve the health of our communities. The main focus of the Project Officer role is to lead the monitoring and evaluation of alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention and education programs and contracts to assess impact and drive continuous improvement. You will play an important role in strengthening evidence-informed approaches to drug education and prevention across NSW. A typical day could involve coordinating AOD projects and contracts, reviewing program performance and evaluation findings, and preparing briefs and communications. You will also work closely with internal teams, service providers and community stakeholders to address issues and support successful project delivery. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your experience while contributing to a dynamic, professional team working to improve health and wellbeing through prevention and early intervention.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proven ability to deliver results.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
• A NSW Ministry of Health ongoing employee, or temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service

Applications Close: Monday 02 November 2026 11:59pm