“Sector Development – Be at the heart of change in WA

There are exciting times ahead! Non-government alcohol and other drug treatment agencies in Western Australia have recently been granted $5.9 million to build their capacity and improve their services to people with both mental health and alcohol and other drug use issues. Join the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) in one of these new full time exciting and innovative roles to revolutionise the way in which the sector works. Both positions below are initially offered for 12 months with an expectation to extend following review.

Sector Development Coordinator – $60,000 to $65,000
(plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options)

As Sector Development Co-ordinator you will oversee the project, working directly with treatment agencies and relevant state level stakeholders. You’ll be travelling to visit agencies across WA, establishing strategic relationships and effecting sector wide change. This is your ideal job if you are an excellent communicator, experienced project leader and enjoy driving collaborative working relationships.

Sector Development Project Officer – $50,000 to $55,000
(job share available plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options)

As Sector Development Project Officer you will establish communications networks between mental health and alcohol and other drug agencies in WA and work to meet the resource and training needs of the alcohol and other drug sector in relation to mental health and alcohol and other drug use. Your outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the satisfaction you gain from seeing results will be well rewarded in this role.

Details including JDF and selection criteria for each position can be obtained by e-mailing drugpeak@wanada.org.au or phoning (08) 9420 7236. JDFs can also be downloaded from the WANADA website. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent or hand-delivered to WANADA, City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth WA 6005 or sent to drugpeak@wanada.org.au.

Closing Date: 12noon Tuesday 4 December 2007.”