Aboriginal Project Officer (Health Manager Level 2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services
Requisition ID: REQ638916
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Aboriginal Project Officer will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating all projects aligned to the SLHD Aboriginal Health Strategic Plans 2026-2031. This position will provide guidance and leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce through undertaking projects which will identify the gaps in Aboriginal engagement in quality improvement strategies. The position will report directly to the Executive Director of SLHD Aboriginal Health Service.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture.
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Service Management, Aboriginal Health (or in related field) and/or extensive experience in working in the field of Aboriginal cultural safety and/or improving access to services (or equivalent).
- Highly developed project management skills and demonstrated ability to engage services in strategic planning and/or review processes.
- High level knowledge of the issues impacting Aboriginal peoples in accessing programs or services where there may be sensitivity around the health issues such as chronic illness.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For role related queries or questions contact Ricky Lyons on (02) 9515 9964 or via email at Ricky.Lyons@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 18 February 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
