Palm Island Health Action Plan Project Officer
21 hours ago
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Division at Townsville University Hospital leads strategic initiatives to improve health equity for First Nations peoples. This role supports the Palm Island Health Action Plan 2018–2028, a community-led framework for delivering culturally safe, responsive healthcare services to Palm Island.
About your new employerTownsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through innovative, evidence-based practices and community partnerships.
- Career Growth: Access to leadership development, mentoring, and diverse career pathways across regional and remote settings.
- Supportive Culture: Inclusive, values-driven teams committed to cultural safety and continuous improvement.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing initiatives that support personal and professional sustainability.
- Salary between $ – $ per fortnight (AO7).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with % loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunityAs the Palm Island Health Action Plan Project Officer, you will lead the implementation of a transformative health strategy for Palm Island.
This role involves high-level stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and performance monitoring to deliver culturally appropriate, community-controlled health services.
Based in Townsville, with travel to Palm Island, you will work closely with First Nations communities and health organisations to drive measurable outcomes and system reform.
Requirements- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity reform and cultural issues.
- High-level project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in service design, governance, and performance reporting within complex health systems.
- Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Ability to apply data-driven frameworks and influence cross-sector collaboration.
- Professional or tertiary qualifications in business, policy, or project management are desirable.
- A probationary period may apply.
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