Senior Project Officer, Ear & Hearing Health

About the role

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is recruiting a Senior Project Officer for its Ear Health Coordination Program. You will lead projects that strengthen ear health outcomes for Aboriginal children across NSW, working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), specialist services and sector partners to improve access to training, build workforce capability and deliver culturally relevant health promotion initiatives. The role suits an experienced project professional passionate about Aboriginal health and community-led approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Communities of Practice and working groups with ACCHOs to support collaboration, workforce development, networking and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate program documentation, reporting and deliverables so milestones, funding requirements and timelines are met.
• Build and maintain stakeholder and community relationships, representing AH&MRC at workshops and events and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices inform programs and policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an inclusive, culturally respectful way.
• Research and develop evidence-based policy advice on health issues affecting the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector, and prepare briefings, reports, submissions and resources for advocacy and decision-making.
• Prepare accurate, up-to-date project reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in health, social sciences or a related clinical discipline (e.g. Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Audiometrist), or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in primary health care, public health or policy within Aboriginal health.
• Proven commitment to working with Aboriginal communities and strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, health issues and community dynamics.
• Ability to hold a National Police Check and a current Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to travel state-wide to local schools and Aboriginal Member Services.

Required skills

• Project management, planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement, with experience working with Aboriginal communities.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal health issues and social determinants of health.
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating health programs and initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter by email to the organisation's talent team, quoting the role title in the subject line.