Cclhd - Aboriginal Health Project Officer

**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time
**Position Classification**:Health Manager Level 1
**Remuneration**: Commencing from $84,436.00 per annum
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Location**:Central Coast
**Requisition ID**: REQ604892
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 21 September 2025 at 11.59pm
**Interviews**: Monday, 29 September 2025

**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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.

Are you passionate about creating positive outcomes in Aboriginal health and wellbeing? We are looking for a values-driven, culturally aware Aboriginal Health Project Officer to join our team and contribute to meaningful change alongside Aboriginal communities across the Central Coast.

**About the Opportunity**

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Nunyara Aboriginal Health and Ngarylia Ngara Aboriginal Family Services. As the Aboriginal Health Project Officer, you will work collaboratively with senior leaders, Aboriginal community members, health staff, and service partners to deliver projects that improve access, outcomes, and equity in Aboriginal health.

In this role you will:

- ** Support and Coordinate**: Assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating health projects using culturally safe and community-focused approaches.
- ** Provide Administrative Support**: Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence, records, and reporting with accuracy and efficiency.
- ** Uphold Cultural Integrity**: Ensure all work reflects and respects Aboriginal cultures, values, and lived experiences.
- ** Engage and Collaborate**: Foster strong, respectful relationships with teams, communities, and partners to support shared outcomes.
- ** Adapt and Respond**: Prioritise effectively, solve problems proactively, and handle sensitive matters with care and cultural awareness.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

**About You**
- You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, recognised through heritage and community connection, meeting the genuine occupational qualification requirements.
- You have strong organisational skills, including diary and meeting management, documentation, and experience with Microsoft Office and TRIM.
- You can effectively support and deliver projects on time, using sound project management practices.
- You have experience in data collection and reporting, providing clear and accurate information for decision-making.
- You communicate respectfully and clearly, work well independently and in teams, and adapt flexibly while upholding cultural safety and equity.

**Benefits**
- ** Work-Life Balance**:Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- ** Financial Benefits**: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- ** Health & Wellbeing**: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- ** Career Growth**: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
- ** Professional development**- Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
- ** Cultural Supports**: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

**Need more information?**
Lisa Hamilton
**Phone**: 0457 426 412

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Vaccination Requirements**

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
**Category A positions**: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
**Category B positions**: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and