Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health seeks a Senior Project Officer for Priority Populations to contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies and projects under Preventive Health SA. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and NGOs, to promote health equity.

The role focuses on evidence-informed initiatives and partnerships with key stakeholders. The position is a 0.7 FTE part-time term contract until 8 September 2027, located in Adelaide (postal area

Qualifications

• Planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies, projects and initiatives for Preventive Health SA.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including State Government agencies, non-government organisations and local government.
• Development of evidence initiatives to promote health equity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies, projects and initiatives for Preventive Health SA.
• Collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to advance the agency's priorities and health equity objectives.

Job description

Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations

Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations

SA Health
Job reference: 955096
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Preventive Health SA - Strategy, Partnerships and Intergovernmental Relations - Priority Populations
• Salary: $105,747 to $111,854 (Pro-Rata) - ASO6 - Part Time (0.7 FTE) / Term Contract up to 8 September 2027

Overview:

• Reporting to the Manager, Priority Populations, the Senior Project Officer will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies, projects and initiatives for Preventive Health SA that align with the Preventive Health SA Act 2024 and further the strategic agenda of the agency.
• This role will liaise and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including other staff within Preventive Health SA, State Government agencies, non-government organisations and local government.
• The Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations will provide advice and contribute to the development of evidence initiatives designed to promote health equity for population groups experiencing greater health inequities, with a particular focus on partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

Preventive Health SA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 955096

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.