Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Preventive Health SA in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations, to contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of health equity initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager, Priority Populations, you will work with internal and external stakeholders across government, NGOs and local government to develop evidence-based programs.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating public health projects.
• Ability to liaise with government, NGOs and local bodies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of Priority Populations strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote health equity.
• Provide evidence-informed advice for program development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy analysis

Job description

Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations

Job no: 955096
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Policy, Project and Program Management

• 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.

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

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).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Yvonne Muyambi
Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 14 November 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 955096 - Senior Project Officer, Priority Populations - Role Description.pdf
• Australian Applicant Guidelines
• International Applicant Guidelines

Advertised: 31 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time