Project Officer, Aboriginal Health And Wellbeing

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

State-of-the-art offices

Job summary

The Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Project Officer will promote, develop and implement strategic change management initiatives to improve health services for Aboriginal people across NSW. It involves coordinating with ACI Clinical Networks, local health districts and Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors to design new programs and care models across the state.

This role provides high‑level advice and executive support to senior committees and taskforces, collaborating with internal and external

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti- discrimination Act (1977), with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice which is strategic and adds value to a project at a statewide level.
• High level community development skills including the ability to manage and support multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

Job Description

Project Officer, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Identified

Additional Benefits

Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

Location

1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close

Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:59PM

This is an identified recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

About the Opportunity

The Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Project Officer will promote develop and implement strategic change management initiatives that will improve the level and quality of health services for Aboriginal people across NSW. This includes projects that support better integration of care across sectors. The role will work collaboratively with ACI Clinical Networks, local health districts and specialty health networks managers and clinicians, the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector and other key stakeholders to facilitate the contribution of internal and external stakeholders in the innovation of new programs, frameworks and models of care and clinical guidelines across the state. This role will also provide high level advice and executive support functions to senior committees and taskforces.

Selection Criteria

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti- discrimination Act (1977), with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice which is strategic and adds value to a project at a statewide level.
• High level community development skills including the ability to manage and support multidisciplinary teams

Pre-Screening Questions

• Describe your experience working with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), or Aboriginal health stakeholders to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
• How have you applied culturally responsive and co-design approaches to ensure Aboriginal peoples' perspectives, priorities and experiences have informed clinical innovation, service redesign, quality improvement, or policy initiatives?
• Provide an example of a project, program, or initiative you have coordinated or supported. How did you manage stakeholders, timelines, and competing priorities to achieve the desired outcomes?

Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, David Follent on *************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.