Regional Community Development Manager NT

Alcohol and Drug Foundation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for LWP

Meal/Entertainment allowance up to $2,

Job summary

Alcohol and Drug Foundation in Darwin is seeking a Regional Community Development Manager NT on a part-time (0.6 FTE) contract.

You will lead a small team, foster partnerships, and drive program delivery including Good Sports and LDAT initiatives, with a hybrid work model and flexible arrangements.

This role offers a competitive salary and extensive salary packaging benefits, plus leave and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in health promotion, social sciences, public health, business management or a related discipline.
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders and communities to deliver programs.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experience using CRM systems to plan and report on service delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership to deliver program targets and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain community and program partnerships with peak bodies and governments.
• Recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of the team.
• Use CRM (Salesforce) to monitor and report on service delivery targets.
• Support engagement with clubs for Good Sports program participation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Public speaking

CRM systems

Education

Undergraduate qualification in health promotion, social sciences, public health, business management or a related discipline

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Regional Community Development Manager NT

Posted: 08/09/2026

Closing Date: 22/09/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Darwin

Job Category: Program Delivery

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 Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
• Part-Time (0.6), fixed term until 30 June 2027(with possibility for extension)
• $106,002 to $121,017 per annum (pro rata for part-time) + super + generous salary packaging benefits
• Based in Darwin with ahybrid 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.

Job Description

Why work with us?

We are a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation, working collaboratively to provide meaningful programs to our communities across Australia. We ensure that we celebrate employee success and connect as an organisation as regularly as possible.

As a thank you for coming on the journey with us, we provide a wide range of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including:

• A generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (including rent/mortgage payments), plus Meal and Entertainment allowance of up to $2,650 per FBT year.
• Great leave entitlements include access to Purchased Leave, 2 days gifted leave at Christmas, Health & Wellbeing leave, Accrued Day Off program and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Truly flexible workplace – hybrid office/WFH model.
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities.
• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role?

As our Regional Community Development Manager (RCDM) in NT, you will lead, coach and motivate a small team of Senior Community Development Officers (SCDOs) and Good Sports Project Officers (GSPOs) who have primary responsibility for the delivery of new and existing ADF programs, including the Good Sports and Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) programs. Working closely with the State Manager, you will have the opportunity to identify and foster key stakeholder relationships, represent the ADF at internal and external forums, and identify new program and funding opportunities.

Some of your key activities will include:

• Operational program leadership, including effective service delivery planning to achieve State/Territory targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Identify, develop, and maintain community and program partnerships, including with peak bodies, local and State governments, and community organisations, to achieve strategic outcomes and support program delivery.
• Effective recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management of SCDO team.
• Effectively use the ADF’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Salesforce) to plan, monitor, forecast, evaluate and report on service delivery targets and outcomes.
• Assess the quality of Community Action Plans (CAP) developed by LDATs in collaboration with SCDOs and provide feedback on quality and adherence to program objectives.
• Support SCDOs to proactively identify and engage with clubs that would benefit from participation in the Good Sports program.

Who are we looking for?

You are an expert communicator who thrives in an environment where you will be leading, developing, and motivating others. You have excellent relationship building and collaboration skills, having worked with a wide range of individuals, communities and organisations throughout your career. You are well versed in working to key performance indicators as well as actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.

The following skills and experience will be essential to your success in the role:

• Undergraduate qualification in health promotion, social sciences, public health, business management or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of and passion for, preventing and reducing harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.
• Experience in leading and managing teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including confidence engaging with program stakeholders and at public speaking events such as workshops, conferences, and expos.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to network and engage with community and program stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience using CRM systems to plan, monitor, forecast, evaluate and report on service delivery targets and outcomes.
• A current driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Some within state and inter-state travel will be required as part of this role.

Applications close on 22 September 2026at5pm AEST

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 highly encouraged to apply.

ADF is a child safe organisation. Employees are expected to understand, promote and adhere to ADF’s child safety policies, procedures and standards as part of their employment.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Sally Underdown (State Manager SA and NT) via e‑mail on [e-mail]