Overview
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.
About the Opportunity
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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: An accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family, and access to discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
- Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with Aboriginal staff and health professionals.
Need more information?
Lisa Hamilton
Phone: 0457 426 412
Email: Lisa. Hamilton at health.nsw.gov.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You are also welcome to contact Nathan Bramston in the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-Aboriginal Workforce at health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in an inclusive environment for all employees.
Vaccination Requirements: All NSW Health workers must comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. Category A positions require mandatory protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. Applicants must provide evidence of compliance prior to commencement. NSW Health recommends keeping up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations; however, it is not a condition of employment.
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