Public Health Project Officer

Sydney, NEW South Wales Employment Office
About the Organisation
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales (AH&MRC) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in NSW and has around 50 member services throughout the state.

The AH&MRC is committed to supporting member services across NSW to ensure accessibility to an adequately resourced and skilled workforce who provide high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

About the Opportunity
AH&MRC now has multiple opportunities for Public Health Project Officers to join their team based in Little Bay and in Sydney's inner suburbs. These are full-time, 1 year contract positions (following a six month probation period) with potential to extend after this time.

Reporting to the Public Health Manager this role will see you working as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver projects to support and strengthen member services and promote and protect the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in NSW. 

Informed by member service consultation and focusing on the Public Health needs of Aboriginal communities across NSW, you will facilitate initiatives in alignment with industry best practice to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities experienced by Aboriginal communities. Whilst you will be based in Sydney, you will be required to travel to member sites as needed, across the state.

What does this look like day-to-day?:
* Identifying, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating Aboriginal health promotion and protection strategies and programs in the ACCHS sector of NSW;
* Supporting the development of strategic relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders to encourage collaboration with, and strengthen the capacity of the ACCHS sector;
* Identifying opportunities and developing strategies to increase awareness of and the uptake of the comprehensive primary health care services offered by ACCHSs at a community, state and national level.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrated experience in project delivery ideally gained within the NGO, public health or ACCHO sectors with the ability to deliver multiple projects within set timeframes and budgets. 

To view the full position description and selection criteria, please click 'apply now'.

About the Benefits
AH&MRC is offering the successful candidates an attractive remuneration package ranging from $60,000-$85,000 plus super, negotiable with skills and experience. 

As a community health organisation, AH&MRC can also offer you $16,000 of your income salary packaged per annum. This figure is FBT exempt and no tax is payable on this amount, considerably increasing your take-home pay.

You will enjoy working within a friendly and collaborative team environment in a vibrant and central part of Sydney, with easy access to public transport, cafes, shops and a great selection of on-street parking.

This is a rare chance to join and help shape the services of a growing and innovative organisation committed to driving positive change. Don't miss out- APPLY NOW!

Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Sydney
Source: Uniting News