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 Strait Islander culture.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
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.
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Enquiries
Sharon Bilney
Director, Aboriginal Health
Phone: 7669 1063
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
11 December 2024, 11:55PM
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