Aboriginal Cross Cultural Project Officer

Aboriginal Cross Cultural Project Officer

Job no: 916914
Work type: Part time
Location: Far North
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Aboriginal Health, Project and Program Management

- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla

- ASO4 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Ongoing

- Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a

- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as an Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Project Officer and lead initiatives that strengthen cultural safety and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal communities

About Us

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance

- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here

- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role

Join our team as an Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Project Officer and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Flinders & Upper North region. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of the Aboriginal Cross-Cultural Education Package and skill‑building workshops for health staff, while supporting service coordination to strengthen culturally safe care. Working collaboratively with health units, community councils, service providers, and other stakeholders, you’ll help reduce duplication, enhance service distribution, and contribute to key performance outcomes in Aboriginal Health. This is an opportunity to use your expertise and leadership to create meaningful, lasting change in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.

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About You

- Experience in the development and delivery of cross‑cultural education programs.

- Experience in researching and report writing.

- Experience in working with community groups.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

Applicant Information

- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

- This is a part time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

- SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref: 916914

Want To Know More?

Contact

Eugene Warrior - Director Aboriginal Health, (08) 8668 7512, Eugene.Warrior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 31st December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

916914 ASO4 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Advertised

07 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close

31 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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