Senior Project Officer (Identified)
Senior Project Officer (Identified)
Join our Centre for Aboriginal Health at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day,
About Us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in strategic Aboriginal health policy and project delivery.
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This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About This Role
Are you passionate about transforming Aboriginal health outcomes? With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in NSW while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The vision of the Centre for Aboriginal Health is to work in partnership to build a culturally safe and responsive health system, where Aboriginal people have the same health outcomes as non-Aboriginal people.
The Centre's role is to support positive, holistic health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities through driving health system change. This includes supporting the health system to better engage and listen to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people. Often this is about helping the system to better understand the social and cultural determinants of health, how past Government practices impact on people today and how Aboriginal peoples' experience of education, housing, employment, racism and discrimination impact on access and utilisation of health services.
As a Senior Project Officer, you will coordinate and manage strategic projects and governance functions within the Centre for Aboriginal Health, Office of the Secretary. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformational change aligned with Closing the Gap and the NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2024–2034.
Clerk Grade 9/10, starting from $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate and manage strategic Aboriginal health projects from planning through to evaluation.
- Provide Secretariat support to key Aboriginal health governance bodies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across NSW Health and Aboriginal organisations.
- Deliver high-level policy input and advice on Aboriginal health priorities.
- Support system transformation through strategic frameworks and initiatives.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Demonstrated experience in understanding Aboriginal social, political and cultural issues and applying such knowledge to the design and delivery of Aboriginal Health policies, programs and strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in providing Secretariat functions for strategic Committees
- Experience in the NSW Health system with a focus on strategic frameworks and mechanisms designed to improve Aboriginal health outcomes
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages), explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact alex.swain@health.nsw.gov.au (Associate Director, Strategy and Transformation, Centre for Aboriginal Health) and quote REQ50339.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on shuo.yang@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday, 9 November 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) rules 2014.
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday, 9 November 2025
