Project Officer - Priority Reform 4

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 105 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council NSW seeks a Project Officer to support PR4 initiatives on Aboriginal data sovereignty and governance. The role focuses on engaging communities, coordinating projects and ensuring culturally responsive delivery.

The position is based in Sydney CBD with a mix of on-site and occasional travel, attracting a base salary of $105,000–$110,000 plus super. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships and facilitating respectful negotiations.
• Experience supporting data governance and ADS&G initiatives.
• Knowledge of Closing the Gap and Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Sector.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and project support to the PR4 team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare briefs, reports and materials.
• Engage with communities, organisations and stakeholders to advance data access and ADS&G initiatives.
• Identify risks and ensure culturally responsive delivery and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Policy & governance understanding

Ethical practice

Formação académica

Tertiary qualifications in research or public administration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council – Sydney CBD NSW

About the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales. We work alongside our Members to strengthen Aboriginal community‑controlled healthcare and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Our work spans advocacy, policy, workforce development, health promotion, research, training and organisational support. We bring the experience and priorities of our Members into state and national decision‑making, advocate for better health systems and investment, and help build the capability and sustainability of the Aboriginal community‑controlled health sector.

Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

About the Project

This NSW‑specific project fulfils Priority Reform 4 (PR4) commitments in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the 2025‑28 NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. The project focuses on improving shared access to data by Aboriginal communities; establishing shared decision‑making regarding government‑held data; building knowledge related to data and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance (ADS&G); and developing a sustainable model for ADS&G in NSW.

Primary objectives include increasing Aboriginal communities access to and sovereignty over data, and to empower communities to govern and use data in self‑determining ways. This involves honouring Aboriginal ownership and control over the collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and use of Aboriginal data, especially in relation to Aboriginal knowledge.

About the Role

The Project Officer provides project and administrative support across the NSW PR4 work program, helping deliver initiatives that reflect Aboriginal priorities around shared data access and ADS&G.

Working with Aboriginal communities, organisations and project stakeholders, you’ll support engagement, communications, research and project coordination while helping identify risks and ensure initiatives are culturally responsive and effectively delivered.

Number of Vacancies: 3

Location: Pitt Street, Sydney CBD

Employment Status: Full‑time, Fixed Term to June 2028

Salary: Base $105,000 to $110,000 + super

The final offer within the advertised range will depend on the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Project & Admin Support

• Provide administrative, secretariat and project support to the AH&MRC PR4 Team and stakeholders.
• Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination and preparation of briefings, reports and meeting materials.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and implement culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal communities, organisations and project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management.
• Support initiatives relating to shared data access and ADS&G.

Communications Management

• Identify project and stakeholder risks and advise on appropriate engagement and communication responses.
• Maintain the AH&MRC PR4 Team inbox and social media accounts.
• Develop clear and engaging communication and information materials.

Compliance

• Assist in developing policies and procedures to support effective project implementation.
• Follow AH&MRC policies and procedures, including OHS requirements, and maintain high standards of probity and ethical behaviour.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• This is an identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Must be currently based in Sydney, NSW, with the ability to work 3 days in the Sydney CBD or Dapto office and 2 days from home per week.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Experience managing and balancing multiple stakeholder relationships, including navigating and communicating risks and issues requiring resolution and facilitating respectful negotiation.
• Project Officer experience within a regulated, political, community‑based organisation, or similar.
• Experience developing written and visual content for social media, reporting and information materials etc.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to drive and travel occasionally as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Closing the Gap and the Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Sector.
• Tertiary qualifications pertaining to research, Business Administration, data, ICT, policy, public administration, or similar.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, values, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people, including but not only limited to shared data access and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty & Governance.
• Strong communication and information‑sharing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated political awareness and astuteness.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to plan and prioritise, and solve problems and deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Integrity and commitment to Ethical Practice, Equity, Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.

For any questions about the role, please contact ******@ahmrc.org.au and please include “Project Officer – Priority Reform 4” in the subject line.

Join Us!

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.