Senior Project Officer: Aboriginal Suicide Prevention

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Suicide Prevention to lead culturally safe initiatives for Aboriginal communities. You will coordinate programs, training, and aftercare, working with ACCHOs, community members and stakeholders to reflect Aboriginal knowledge and lived experiences.

You will support policy development, research integration and reporting, while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous quality

Qualifications

• This is an identified position; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
• Qualifications in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating programs or delivering projects within mental health, suicide prevention, social and emotional wellbeing, or related sectors.
• Understanding of suicide prevention, aftercare, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in Aboriginal community settings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strong written communication, project planning, and reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel across NSW or state-wide, including regional and remote communities.
• Experience working in or with ACCHOs or Aboriginal-led organisations.
• Ability to hold a National Police Check and current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support culturally safe suicide prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate community-based initiatives, awareness campaigns, and training workshops.
• Assist in developing culturally adapted resources, tools, and models of care.
• Coordinate training and professional development opportunities for ACCHO staff and community members.
• Represent AH&MRC in consultations, meetings, forums, reference groups and sector collaborations.
• Contribute to policy development and submissions relating to social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
• Support the integration of Aboriginal-led research and evidence into project planning and implementation.
• Undertake research and community engagement to inform policy and programs, translating evidence into practical, community-led approaches.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Project planning

Reporting

Leadership

Education

Public Health, Social Work, or Psychology degree

Job description

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Suicide Prevention to lead culturally safe initiatives for Aboriginal communities. You will coordinate programs, training, and aftercare, working with ACCHOs, community members and stakeholders to reflect Aboriginal knowledge and lived experiences.

You will support policy development, research integration and reporting, while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous quality