Senior Project Lead — Data Sovereignty Transformation

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Lead to drive NSW Government reform focused on improving Aboriginal data access and governance. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, shape policy, and align reform activities with ADS&G principles.

Based in Sydney with a hybrid work pattern, you will coordinate budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagements while advancing Aboriginal data sovereignty and governance across agencies.

Qualifications

• This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Based in Sydney, NSW, with 3 days in the Sydney CBD or Dapto and 2 days from home per week.
• 5+ years in government or agency transformation, project management or policy development.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and occasional travel.
• Knowledge of Closing the Gap and Aboriginal community-controlled sector.
• Tertiary qualifications related to research, project management, data, ICT, policy or public administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR4 transformation initiatives to improve data access, decision-making and ADS&G knowledge.
• Promote ADS&G principles across relevant government systems and initiatives.
• Support the Head of PR4 with strategic oversight and alignment of reform activities.
• Identify systemic barriers to data access, quality and use; develop practical solutions.
• Research and prepare briefs, reports and information to support policy and reform.
• Oversee project planning, budgets, resources, procurement and contract management.
• Build strong relationships with government partners and participate in stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Policy development

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in research or project management or policy

Job description

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Lead to drive NSW Government reform focused on improving Aboriginal data access and governance. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, shape policy, and align reform activities with ADS&G principles.

Based in Sydney with a hybrid work pattern, you will coordinate budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagements while advancing Aboriginal data sovereignty and governance across agencies.