Project Support Officer

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and our vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities – self – determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. The name 'Bidgerdii' means 'healing plant' – the bark of the plant was used for tobacco, and the leaves for healing sores and rashes.

Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform. Our services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease management, preventative health screening, children and family health and early childhood education services.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to team leaders and ensuring the smooth running of of serval Wellness project emphasising Elders Social groups, mental health and wellbeing project from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work well under pressure. This role ensures that our Elders and community receive attention and care designed to decrease isolation and promote social engagement.

This is an Indigenous – identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.

About You:

You a compassionate, optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in peoples lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and also have the following:

• Proven experience in project support, administration, and coordination, ideally within a health or community services context.
• Strong organisational and logistical planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, community members, and stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a focus on the areas of health and wellbeing.
• Proficiency in using computers and software applications, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, for the management of work tasks and reporting responsibilities.
• Commitment to the principles of work health and safety, anti-discrimination, and equal employment opportunity.

Practical Requirements:

• Valid Blue Card (Working with children check)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
• Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.

What we Offer:

We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.

Other perks for joining us (not limited to):

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Salary Packaging
• Awesome Organisation Culture
• 12% Employer Superannuation Contribution
• 17.5% Leave Loading

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.