About NADA
The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. Our vision is a connected and sustainable sector providing quality evidence based programs to reduce alcohol and drug related harms to NSW communities.
NADA’s goal is to lead as a member driven peak body, building sustainable non government alcohol and other drug organisations to reduce alcohol and drug related harms to individuals, families and communities in NSW.
We represent over 100 organisational members that provide a broad range of services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment, and after-care programs. Our members comprise of services that are diverse in their structure, philosophy and approach to drug and alcohol service delivery.
NADA provides a range of programs and services that focus on sector and workforce development, information management, governance and management support, sector representation and advocacy, as well as actively contributing to public health policy.
NADA Values
Members
NADA members’ views, experiences and challenges form the basis of NADA’s policy, advocacy and sector development work.
Consumers
Responsiveness
NADA supports its members to strengthen consumer participation practices at service level and advocates for representation at the ‘service system’ level.
NADA is committed to being a member driven - sector responsive peak body to the non government alcohol and other drug sector.
Innovation
NADA is committed to innovative responses, evidence based practice and encouraging member driven research to support the translation of evidence into practice.
Diversity
Our programs and resources reflect NADAs recognition of the diversity that exists within the alcohol and other drug sector. We support inclusiveness by providing resources, tools and information for all, also acknowledging the ethical use of public funds.
Partnerships
Integrity
As a specialist NGO network, NADA promotes and facilitates relationships between key stakeholders to enable intra and cross-sector integration and coordination.
NADA operates with transparency and fairness maintaining an independent voice on behalf of the sector
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Position summary
The primary function of this position is to support and implement projects for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in line with NADA’s strategic plan. Project Officers undertake project development and administration activities, including electronic and other media communication, overseen by Program
Managers. This position may also supports NADA sector advocacy and representation with external stakeholders where appropriate.
NADA OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
MINIMAL STANDARD EXPECTED
Ensure NADA service operations comply with all relevant legislation, regulatory and reporting requirements by regular monitoring, actioning and updating of the compliance register
Ensure provision of a safe workplace, and full compliance with all NADA WHS policies, management system requirements and participate in the annual evacuation procedure and/or any other safety activities as required.
Ensure full compliance with all NADA policies and procedures.
Ensure behaviours and approaches are aligned with, and demonstrated in execution of position responsibilities in line with the NADA values (see above).
Ensure service operations comply with all relevant legislation, regulatory and reporting bodies including the Quality Improvement Council (ASES) and ensure relevant quality improvement tasks are at all times kept up to date.
Ensure familiarisation and compliance with the corporate decisions making processes and be aware of all areas of responsibility with regard to the Quality Improvement Staff Port-folio Standards/Policy allocations.
Adherence to NADA Code of Conduct and Ethics for staff and volunteers.
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Ensure compliance and respect for diversity as it applies to the workplace and to the broader NADA business processes and service delivery activities (Diversity Policy).
Ensure that NADA aims, values and ethics are actively communicated through all business documentation and interaction with members and stakeholders.
Ensure that every effort has been made to attend mandatory training in cultural awareness as it becomes available and in alignment with the Human Resources Policy 5.3
Ensure all internal and external communications consistently reflect NADA’s values ethics goals and principles.
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POSITION TITLE
Date of this position description
Position type
Project Officer
June 2015
Location
Salary
Reporting relationships
Other working relationships
Key direction areas
FUNCTION AREA
Project management
30.4 hours per week (4 days)
Days negotiable
Redfern, NSW
NADA Salary Scale commencing at $.... pro rata p/a, plus superannuation and eligibility for salary packaging
» Reports directly to Program Manager
» Has no direct reports
» Works closely with Program Services staff to coordinate and align project implementation
» Develops relationships with NADA members
» Liaise with external stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, business, and government
» Works with the broader NADA staff team to deliver organisational outcomes
NADA Performance Outcomes:
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Influence alcohol and other drug related public policy and promote solutions to sustain an effective non government alcohol and other drug service system
2.
To increase the capacity of the non government alcohol and other drug sector to provide high quality and accessible treatment needs to the NSW community
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To assist the sector improve and measure health outcomes for people with alcohol and other drug problems in NSW
Key tasks
» Support development and implementation of sector development, training and capacity building initiatives for and with
NADA members
» Effectively manage project administration,
Performance indicators
» Projects developed, implemented, and evaluated within budget
» Projects meets member’s knowledge
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Relationships and partnerships
Advocacy, representation and policy development
Quality improvement such as record keeping, events, expenditure, promotion and communication within set timeframes
» Work across multiple projects and activities
» Align initiatives and projects across
Program Services
» Provide project related communication to members, funders and other stakeholders through electronic and other media
» Administer grants as part of project implementation where relevant
» Contribute to and/or develop and submit project reports as required
» Develop external relationships that support
NADA in specific projects and activities
» Work with external consultants as part of project development and implementation
» Support NADA members to develop relationships, partnerships and joint ventures within the sector and with other parties
» Consult with members and stakeholders to identify current sector issues
» Contribute to the development of informed and expert advice on behalf of NADA members
» Represent and contribute on reference groups, committees, meetings and consultations where appropriate
» Contribute to the development and promotion of NADA policy responses and submissions
» Contribute to a culture of quality improvement (QI) and ongoing organisational development
» Work with the QI coordinator in the development, implementation and review of internal systems, policies and procedures
and capacity development needs
» A range of relationships and partnerships maintained
» Positive member and stakeholder feedback on relationships and relationship management
» Member and stakeholder satisfaction with advocacy and representation
» Contribution to NADA policy responses and submissions
» Regular and effective participation on external committees
» Leadership and participation of QI activities
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Work health and safety
Team development
Practice development
» Identify, lead and participate in work health and safety activities (including fire safety and first aid)
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Actively participate in project, program, team and organisational development activities
Participate in work plan review, supervision and performance and development processes with identified supervisor
» High standard of WHS practice across NADA
» Cooperative team work contributing to organisational development
» Documented work plans demonstrating progress against activity and achievements
» Annual performance and development reviews
SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
(selection criteria)
Essential
» Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience
» Competency and experience in project management, demonstrating initiative and ability to complete plans
» Experience in events and/or grants management
» Understanding of the non government drug and alcohol (or broader community services sector) and factors that may influence service delivery and operations
» Demonstrated ability to liaise with staff and stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner, and sustain working relationships
» Clear, structured and focused written and verbal communication skills, with strong computer skills and the ability to prepare reports, briefs and presentations
» Understanding and application of quality improvement concepts
Verification
We have read this position description and are satisfied it accurately describes the position and agree to the position description.
Position holder’s
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CEO (or nominee) name
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