Aboriginal Engagement and Development Officer Job no: 883799 Work type: Full time Location: Eyre and Western Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Aboriginal Health, Project and Program Management Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Aboriginal Health Salary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a - ASO4 Ongoing Full Time Two positions available; one based in Port Lincoln and one based in Ceduna Join EFNLHN as a Project Officer, Aboriginal Engagement & Development in a newly developed position to lead community-driven initiatives that support and empower Aboriginal communities in Port Lincoln, Coober Pedy, and Ceduna.
Key Responsibilities include: Lead and manage consultation and community engagement projects to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal communities.
Enhance cultural competency across staff and support Aboriginal workforce recruitment and retention.
Work closely with local Aboriginal organisations to set clear targets and methods for engaging the local community in collaborative activities and initiatives.
What We're Looking For: Strong community engagement and project management skills.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Ability to drive change, liaise with key stakeholders, and deliver successful outcomes.
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Islander culture.
About Us With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.
We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
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Applicant Information In accordance with Sections 30 (1), 52(1) and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.
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.
Check(s) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 883799 Enquiries Sharon Bilney Director, Aboriginal Health Phone: 7669 1063 E-mail: ****** Application Closing Date 31 January 2025, 11:55PM Attachments 883799 Project Officer- Aboriginal Engagement Development - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines Advertised: 08 Jan 2025 Cen.
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