Senior Project Officer, Ear & Hearing Health

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is dedicated to assisting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across the four regions (Metropolitan, Northern, Southern and Western) of NSW to ensure they have access to an adequately resourced and skilled workforce enabling the ACCHSs to provide their local Aboriginal communities with holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care and Aboriginal health-related services.

Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in strengthening health outcomes and delivering culturally safe care for Aboriginal people and communities of NSW.

Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children across NSW in this Senior Project Officer role within the Ear Health Coordination Program.

You’ll lead projects that strengthen ear health outcomes, 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.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll help strengthen connections between ACCHOs and specialist ear health services, translating sector priorities into practical initiatives that make a difference to Aboriginal children and communities.

This role is ideal for an experienced project professional who is passionate about Aboriginal health, community-led approaches and creating lasting improvements in health outcomes.

Project Management

• Lead Communities of Practice and working groups with ACCHOs to support collaboration, workforce development, networking, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate program documentation, reporting, and deliverables to ensure milestones, funding requirements, and timelines are met.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong 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 to support initiatives and foster an inclusive, culturally respectful, and supportive working environment.

Policy Development and Advice

• Research and develop evidence-based policy advice on complex health issues affecting the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Prepare high-quality detailed briefings, reports, submissions, and resources to support advocacy, inform decision-making, and advance the interests of member services.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare documentation and project reports for internal and external stakeholders and ensure that these are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Strong commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes, with cultural awareness, empathy, and respect.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to ••••@ahmrc.org.au. Please include “Senior Project Officer, Ear & Hearing Health” in the subject line.

Be part of a transformative initiative that prioritises the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through innovative research and collaboration.

We look forward to your application!