ATODA is the peak body for the alcohol, tobacco and other drug sector in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Its purpose is to lead and influence positive outcomes in policy, practice and research by providing collaborative leadership for intersectoral action on the social determinants of harmful drug use, and on societal responses to drug use and to people who use drugs.
ATODA works to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug related expertise in the areas of policy; sector workforce development and capacity building; research, data and evaluation; health services planning; coordination and partnerships; training and education; communication; information and resources.
ATODAʼs vision is a healthy, well and safe ACT community with the lowest possible levels of alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harms. Underpinning ATODA’s work is a commitment to health equity, the social and cultural determinants of health, and the values of collaboration, participation, diversity, human rights, social justice and reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.
ATODA strives to achieve better interaction and integration between alcohol, tobacco and other drug researchers, services, policy workers, practitioners, consumers and their friends and families in the ACT and region.
Staff
Devin Bowles, Chief Executive Officer
devin@atoda.org.au
Adam Poulter, Deputy CEO
adam@atoda.org.au
Dave Corby, Office Manager
info@atoda.org.au
Julie Robert, Workforce Development and Project Manager
julie@atoda.org.au
Anke van der Sterren, Senior Researcher and Project Manager
anke@atoda.org.au
Jeanette Bruce, Operations and Office Manager
jeanette@atoda.org.au
Annie Bleeker, Senior Training Specialist
annie.bleeker@atoda.org.au
Anne Giles, Senior Project Manager
anne@atoda.org.au
Consultants
ATODA would also like to acknowledge the consultancy, IT, finance, training, legal and design support from:
- Blue Arc IT Solutions
- Candlelight Pictures
- Mr David McDonald (Social Research & Evaluation)
- Gil-Jones Barker Solicitors
- GoHosting
- Hide & Seek Media
- Lee Jackson Design
- Lesley Porroj
- MCS Audit
- Ms Rebecca Vassarotti
- Uniting ReGen
- YellowEdge
*Correct as per the ATODA Annual Report 2019-20.
Board
ATODA’s 2021 Board membership is:
| Sharon Tuffin | Chair | Karralika Programs Inc |
| Sue-Ann Polden | Deputy Chair | CatholicCare Canberra Goulburn |
| Bronwyn Hendry | Secretary | Directions Health Services |
| Gerard Byrne | Treasurer | Individual ATODA member |
| Rebecca Wood | Member | Toora Women Inc. |
| Daniel Ross | Member | The Salvation Army |
| David Baxter | Member | CAHMA |
ATODA’s Full, Associate and Individual Members and their ATOD Programs* includes:
- ACT Shelter Association
- Alcohol and Drug Services, Canberra Health Services
- AOD Programs, CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
- Mr Gerard Byrne
- Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy
- Canberra Institute of Technology
- Canberra Recovery Services, The Salvation Army
- Directions Health Services
- Families ACT
- Family Drug Support
- Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform (ACT) Inc
- Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT
- Hepatitis ACT
- Karralika Programs Inc
- Mr David McDonald
- Meridian
- Mental Health Community Coalition ACT
- Mental Health Foundation ACT
- Toora Women Inc
- Volunteering ACT
- Wellways Australia Limited
- Woden Community Service
- Youth Coalition of the ACT
*Correct as per the ATODA Annual Report 2019-20
Stakeholders who are ACT based ATOD services and / or support the objects of the ATODA are invited to become a member of ATODA or renew their membership.
Download the 2021-2022 NEW ORGANISATION member form
Download the 2021-2022 ORGANISATION RENEWAL membership form
Download the 2021-2022 NEW INDIVIDUAL membership form
Constitution
ATODA Constitution 2018
ATODA Constitution 2014
ATODA Constitution 2010
Annual Reports
ATODA Annual Report 2019-20
ATODA Annual Report 2018-19
ATODA Annual Report 2017-18
ATODA Annual Report 2016-17
ATODA Annual Report 2015-16
ATODA Annual Report 2014-15
ATODA Annual Report 2013-14
ATODA Annual Report 2012-13
ATODA Annual Report 2011-12
ATODA Annual Report 2010-11
Strategic Plan
ATODA’s Strategic Plan 2020-2023
ATODA’s Strategic Plan 2014-2019
ATODA’s Strategic Plan 2012-2013
Financial Reports
Please contact ATODA for hardcopies or further information.
ATODA engages in and supports a range of consultative and advisory structures, to inform its work, such as:
- ATODA Board
- ACT ATOD Workers Group
- ACT ATOD CEOs/Executive Directors Group
ATODA acknowledges its funders, partners and sponsors for their generous support, including:
Funders and Supporters
- ACT Health Directorate
- Department of Health, Australian Government
- Local Drug Action Teams, Australian Drug Foundation
- The Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Members of ATODA
Partners and Collaborators*
- 360Edge
- ACT Corrective Services
- ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS)
- ACT Greens
- ACT Health Directorate
- ACT Health Human Research Ethics Committee
- ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate
- ACT Labor
- ACT Policing
- ACT Shelter
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation
- Alcohol and Drug Services, Canberra Health Services
- Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council of Tasmania (ATDC)
- Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies Northern Territory (AADANT)
- Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol & other Drugs
- Australian Alcohol and other Drugs Council
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian Illicit and Injecting Drug Users League
- Australian National University
- Ms Roslyn Brown—Ngunnawal Elder
- Professor Lorana Bartels, Criminology Program Leader, Australian National University Centre for Social Research and Methods
- Dr David Caldicott – Emergency Consultant at the Emergency Department of the Calvary Hospital Canberra, Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the Australian National University
- Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA)
- Canberra Health Services
- Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
- Canberra Liberals
- Canberra Recovery Services, The Salvation Army
- Candlelight Pictures
- Capital Chemist Dickson
- Capital Chemist Tuggeranong Square
- Capital Chemist University of Canberra
- Capital Health Network
- Carers ACT
- Mr Richard Cash—360Edge
- CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
- Centre for Social Research Methods, Australian National University
- Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (CYSAR)
- Chemist on Northbourne
- Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development
- Rt Hon. Helen Clark—Global Commission on Drug Policy, Former Prime minister of New Zealand
- Consumer representatives
- Department of Education, Skills and Employment
- Department of Health
- Department of Social Services
- Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Develin’s City Chemist
- Directions Health Services
- Domestic Violence Crisis Service
- Domestic Violence Prevention Council
- Drug Policy Modelling Program, University of New South Wales
- Drug Trends Program, National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre
- Erindale Pharmacy
- Families ACT
- Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform (ACT) Inc
- Fanforce Films
- Ms Meegan Fitzharris MLA, Minister for Health and Wellbeing
- The Hon. Geoff Gallop—Global Commission on Drug Policy, Former Premier of Western Australia
- Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
- Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT
- Health Improvements Projects, Preventive and Population Health, ACT Health Directorate
- Health Protection Service, ACT Health Directorate
- Health Services Planning, ACT Health Directorate
- Hepatitis ACT
- Hepatitis Australia
- Hide & Seek Media
- Dr Caitlin Hughes, Drug Policy Modelling Program, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW
- Interchange Health Co-op
- Ms Linda Jenner—360Edge
- Karralika Programs
- Lee Jackson Design
- Legislation, Policy & Programs, Justice and Community Safety Directorate
- Professor Nicole Lee—360Edge
- Professor Desmond Manderson, Professor in Law and the Humanities, Australian National University
- Mr David McDonald
- Mental Health Commission WA
- Mental Health Community Coalition ACT
- Mental Health Foundation ACT
- Meridian
- Mr Fred Monaghan—Ngunnawal Elder
- National Alliance for Action on Alcohol
- National AOD Coalition
- National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED)
- National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales (NDARC)
- National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)
- Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA)
- NSW / ACT Alcohol Policy Alliance
- Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Office for the Coordinator General for Family Safety, Community Services Directorate
- Office for Women, Community Services Directorate
- Dr Anna Olsen – Research School of Population Health, Australian National University
- Optimal Pharmacy Plus Jamison
- Mr Michael Pegg
- Pharmasave Woden Pharmacy
- Preventive and Population Health, ACT Health Directorate
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Professor Alison Ritter, Drug Policy Modelling Program, NDARC, University of New South Wales
- Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (QNADA)
- Mr Shane Rattenbury MLA – Minister for Corrections
- School of Sociology, Australian National University
- Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT
- Mrs Agnes Shea OAM—Ngunnawal Elder
- Social Research and Evaluation
- South Australian Network for Drug and Alcohol Agencies (SANDAS)
- St John Ambulance ACT
- Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA – Minister for Health
- Ted Noffs Foundation
- The Connection
- Toora Women Inc
- Uniting
- Uniting Care ReGen
- University of Adelaide
- University of Canberra
- Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA)
- Volunteering ACT
- Ms Selina Walker—Australian Indigenous leader from Ngunnawal Country
- Wellways Australia Limited
- Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
- Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
- Women’s Centre for Health Matters
- YellowEdge
- Your Discount Chemist, Griffith
- Youth Coalition of the ACT
*Correct as per the ATODA 2019-20 Annual Report
ATODA was established by the ACT ATOD sector in 2010, representing a significant achievement by many individuals and services within the sector over several years. ATODA became incorporated in early 2010 with an Interim Board recruited from the sector’s Chief Executive Officers / Executive Directors. A goal of the Interim Board was to establish the organisation with a view to having a full Board elected from the membership at the first Annual General Meeting.
This was achieved on 4 November 2010.
The staff and resources from the ACT Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Project, auspiced by the Youth Coalition of the ACT since 2007, were transferred and novated to ATODA on 1 July 2010. For further information regarding this process please see the report Coming Together, Keeping Together, Working Together: How Stakeholders Collaborated for Sector Development and Change (June 2010).
In addition to its core functions, the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) is able to provide fee-for-service consultancy services for projects that align with the organisation’s vision, values, mission and strategic priorities. Alcohol, tobacco and other drug subject matter specialists can be engaged by ATODA to undertake discrete, time-limited projects to meet the needs of external stakeholders and partner organisations on a fee-for-service basis.
The Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) is looking for a highly skilled Project and Operations Officer to join their Canberra team. The role will see the successful candidate work in close partnership with the CEO and ATODA team to undertake project management focused work in addition to a range of administrative functions for the organisation.
ATODA is a small, cohesive team looking to preserve and enhance a productive and supportive culture. This is an excellent opportunity for exposure and experience in working for a community organisation committed to social justice and health equity.
Benefits and culture
- Work that matters and has a visible impact in the community
- Salary of $63-70,000 (dependent on knowledge, skills and experience) with salary packaging and leave loading
- Additional end of year leave provision plus birthday leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work practices
- Full time preferred
- Collegiate and engaging team environment
- Great location and free parking
- Immediate start available but not critical for the right candidate
The role
The Project and Operations Officer will provide support to the development and implementation of projects and fulfil key administrative duties to support organisational functions. Specific project related duties include project planning, communications, issue resolution and escalation, research and monitoring activities. The operational aspect of the role is also key and includes the provision of administrative, operational and technical support to the ATODA CEO and team. All members of the ATODA team provide leadership in their areas of responsibility and expertise, and this will be expected of you, too. A background in the ATOD field is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of ATODA projects and undertake key peak functions supportive of the ACT AOD sector. Senior staff will provide supervision and guidance to ensure there is an opportunity for professional development and exposure to the varied work of ATODA. Project specific areas of work include but are not limited to managing the ACT Nicotine Replacement Therapy Project; administering the ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Qualification Strategy; and providing technical and administrative leadership in the provision of ATODA allied sector and other training and events as required.
Operational areas of work and project management capabilities include:
- Assisting and coordinating communication functions of ATODA including monitoring local media; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug research scanning; and managing ATODA eBulletins and website content
- Managing the Update and Drugtalk mailing lists distributed to the Australian specialist ACT alcohol, tobacco and other drug sector
- Engaging with diverse stakeholders and acting as the first point of contact for a range of ATODA projects
- Work planning and managing timelines e.g., contractual deadlines and project scheduling
- Updating the ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services Online Directory (www.directory.atoda.org.au) and ATODA website (www.atoda.org.au)
- Identifying any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of projects and working to identify potential solutions
- Coordinating and managing Information Technology (IT) support services including playing a key liaison role in working closely with ATODA’s IT service provider [note no special IT knowledge is required]
- Office management and administration support e.g., coordination internal team and operations meetings, developing agendas and minute taking, processing stationery and stock orders; building maintenance liaison etc
To apply
Please send an email with a CV and statement addressing selection criteria outlined in the full position description to info@atoda.org.au by midnight Wednesday 28 April 2021. Please use the subject heading “Job application: Project and Operations Officer”.
Statements addressing the selection criteria should not exceed 2000 words. Concise, compelling applications will be highly regarded.
Applications not conforming to the requirements outlined above may not be considered. Candidates are encouraged to speak with the Operations and Office Manager before applying. For more information or for a confidential conversation about this role please contact Jeanette Bruce, Operations and Office Manager of ATODA ph (02) 6249 6358.
Phone: (02) 6249 6358
Email: info@atoda.org.au
Mail: PO Box 7187, Watson ACT 2602
Visit: 11 Rutherford Crescent, Ainslie ACT 2602