AddressWho are we?
We’re Injury Matters, WA’s injury prevention and recovery specialists.
Our team has been helping people across WA prevent and recover from injuries since 1992. From road safety to trauma recovery and falls to substance-related harm, we lead vital, often life-saving injury solutions and collaborations that empower us all to live life to the full. At home. At work. And on the go.
Join us. Develop a career and community programs that matter.
At Injury Matters, you’ll be part of an innovative, close-knit team that plans, tests, delivers and evaluates life-changing injury prevention and recovery support programs across WA. A caring team where your ideas and wellbeing will be equally valued. A progressive environment where you can make your mark and a difference in your community.
Your Impact
Step into a role that makes a tangible impact by actively contributing to the development, implementation, promotion and facilitating of injury prevention initiatives. As a key member of the Injury Prevention Business Unit, you will be responsible for the seamless delivery of the Preventing Harm from Alcohol and Other Drugs Pilot Program.
This position empowers you to forge effective partnerships with organisations and professionals in the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs sector, as well as allied health professionals. You will coordinate the development and delivery of resources and training sessions to support allied health professionals in screening and referring older adults who may be at risk of harm from alcohol and Other Drugs.
Your expertise will support you to facilitate and coordinate the Preventing Harm from Alcohol and Other Drugs Pilot Program, which will be instrumental in achieving the organisation's strategic deliverables. By actively identifying collaboration opportunities and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and growth within the organisation.
This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about preventing and reducing alcohol-related injury, driving positive change, and contributing significantly to Injury Matters' mission and success.
About You
You will bring experience in designing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating injury prevention, health promotion or capacity-building services and programs. Your responsibilities will include project and budget management, event management, resource development, report writing and public speaking. You will also utilise your well-developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to engage with external stakeholders effectively to coordinate the training activities and encourage program participation. You will also have a minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
Ideally, you will possess a tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Health Science, Community Development, Public Policy, Behavioural Sciences and/or other related disciplines.
Working at Injury Matters
Injury Matters is a family-friendly, flexible workplace. We value our team and are committed to providing an enjoyable, dynamic work environment and a great place to work! Injury Matters has undergone a significant transformation, and we are looking to continue our growth. We need great people to join us, and we empower our team to help shape our future and take us to the next level. You would be genuine in wanting to make a difference in the prevention of injury and supporting people affected.
What we offer?
When you join Injury Matters, you join our Injury Matters family. Do you want to work in an organisation where everyone knows your name and enables the opportunity to build meaningful collegial connections? We also have a range of benefits to support you and the essential things to ensure you have balance outside of work.
Family Support: Our team has many flexible working arrangements to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we provide three extra days of leave (pro-rata) over the Christmas period, which are above and beyond the standard leave entitlements, ensuring you have more time to spend with loved ones during the holiday season.
Professional Development: We encourage your ongoing development professional development with individualised plans driven by you, for you. We encourage you to identify training, projects, tasks, or even subject areas outside of your current role that you would value exposure to.
Community Support: Not only will you be making a difference in injury outcomes, but you will also have volunteering opportunities to support other causes that support positive community outcomes.
Wellbeing: We have a range of wellbeing activities for you to join in on, such as bring your pet to work day, numerous morning teas (it's always someone's birthday) and regular team-building events. We evolve these in line with suggestions from our team. We love trying new ideas that support our team.
Financial: You also have the added benefit when taking annual leave to receive a 17.5% annual leave loading—a little extra for spending on holidays. We offer competitive pay that is above award rates. Additionally, for added convenience, we have pool cars available for our
team, so there is no need to worry about driving your car to meetings.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We know that people who want to make a difference have big hearts. At Injury Matters, we believe mental health is equally as important as physical health. Our EAP is available confidentially to all team members.
The technical bits
This position is 0.5 - 0.6FTE, 37.5 - 45 hours a fortnight on a Specified Term Contract ending 30 June 2025. This position is based in our Leederville office, however some intrastate travel may be required. At times, you may be required to work outside of regular business hours. You will also be required to provide a current satisfactory Police Clearance, and a Drivers Licence is necessary.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your suitability via our website (https://injurymatters.hrpartner.io/jobs/alcohol-and-other-drugs-program-coordinator-0gog8). Unfortunately, we will not be accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Injury Matters is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and actively encourages applications from individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities. Our office is situated in a building that prioritises accessibility, and we are open to discussing flexible arrangements during the recruitment process.
Please be advised that we will start interviewing candidates as soon as we receive applications and reserve the right to close the advertisement prior to the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
