See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.Executive Officer Yarra Drug and Health ForumCollingwood, AustraliaReference: 6674348This is a position based at cohealth Community Health for the Yarra Drug and Health ForumPart-time, 0.6 FTE, fixed-term position from February 2025 until December 2026Work for a widely recognised community-based forum working to reduce drug related harmsGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeAbout Yarra Drug and Health ForumYarra Drug and Health Forum is an unincorporated community organisation which has been operating in the City of Yarra for over 25 years as a community-based response to local drug issues.
YDHF is widely recognised as the foremost community-based forum that works with a broad range of stakeholders to reduce drug related harms in the City of Yarra.
The Forum's vision is for the community not to be harmed by drug use and for drug related stigma and discrimination to be eliminated.
The Forum provides a platform to initiate and engage with the Yarra community in seeking grass roots solutions to drug-related issues.
Underpinning this approach is strong community engagement and advocacy work.About the roleThe Executive Officer is central to YDHF achieving its goals through leading the work in a range of activities and fostering constructive discussions between stakeholders.
Working closely with the Executive Committee, the Executive Officer will identify strategies to reduce drug related harms to individuals and minimise the impact on the community.
YDHF is auspiced by cohealth to enable and support the employment of the Executive Officer.
The position operates as a hybrid position, based at a cohealth community health site within the City of Yarra.Key Responsibilities:Engage with community members and other stakeholders to encourage open dialogue about alcohol and other drug issues within the City of YarraDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and facilitate the involvement and participation of both existing and potential members of the Forum in its events, activities, and projectsLead collaborative work across sectors and with individual agencies and community members to address local concerns relating to alcohol and other drug activity and advocate for innovative practices and services to meet identified service gapsWhat cohealth offers:Exciting Parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellSalary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providers.Novated Leasing availableCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values).Minimum Requirements:Tertiary qualifications in health sciences, social work or equivalent field or demonstrated equivalent experience and skillsExtensive experience in working with, and to, a Board and/or community led management structuresExperience in leading and implementing strategic planningAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses).
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement.
This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.Application ProcessInterested in this position, then Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page.
You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter.
We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.This campaign will close on the mentioned date at 10.00 PM.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Stephen McNally at out more on why you should join us at cohealth.
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