Indigenous Health Equity Project Officer

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding and学习

Clear career pathways

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer to lead initiatives that improve health equity and community outcomes across the region. You will build partnerships with communities, Traditional Owners and stakeholders to deliver culturally safe programs and meaningful change.

The role focuses on coordinating projects, engaging with diverse groups, and delivering activities that strengthen cultural understanding and connections.

Qualifications

• Strong partnerships and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Project coordination, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, consultation and relationship management.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and health equity principles.

Responsibilities

• Building trusted partnerships with community members, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders to support shared goals and lasting outcomes.
• Coordinating projects and initiatives that advance health equity and improve experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Planning and delivering engagement activities, events and awareness initiatives that strengthen connection, participation and cultural understanding.
• Using insights, feedback and data to support continuous improvement and help shape future priorities.

Skills

Partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication & relationship mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer to lead initiatives that improve health equity and community outcomes across the region. You will build partnerships with communities, Traditional Owners and stakeholders to deliver culturally safe programs and meaningful change.

The role focuses on coordinating projects, engaging with diverse groups, and delivering activities that strengthen cultural understanding and connections.