Senior Project Officer, Suicide Prevention

About the role

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is recruiting a full-time Senior Project Officer, Suicide Prevention in Sydney. The role supports the development, coordination and delivery of culturally safe suicide prevention and aftercare initiatives for Aboriginal communities in NSW, working closely with ACCHOs, community members and stakeholders on early intervention, postvention and community resilience programs.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support culturally safe suicide prevention and aftercare initiatives, and community-based initiatives, awareness campaigns and training workshops.
• Help develop culturally adapted resources, tools and models of care, and organise training and professional development for ACCHO staff and community members.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders and local organisations, and represent AH&MRC in consultations, meetings, forums and sector collaborations with ACCHOs, NSW Health, the NSW Mental Health Commission and national stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy development and submissions on social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention, and integrate Aboriginal-led research and evidence into project planning.
• Undertake research and community engagement to turn evidence into practical, community-led approaches.
• Prepare reports, briefings and project documentation, and contribute to organisational reporting, strategic priorities and quality improvement.
• Mentor and support junior team members where required.

Required profile

• Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (identified position).
• Qualification in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating programs or delivering projects in mental health, suicide prevention, social and emotional wellbeing or related fields.
• Understanding of suicide prevention, aftercare and alcohol and other drug services in Aboriginal community settings.
• Experience working in or with ACCHOs or Aboriginal-led organisations.
• Willingness and ability to travel across NSW, including regional and remote communities.
• Ability to hold a National Police Check and a current Working with Children Check.

Required skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strong written communication, project planning and reporting.
• Collaborative teamwork and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

To apply, candidates submit a CV and cover letter through the online application form.