About The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC;) The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC;) is dedicated to assisting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across the four regions (Metropolitan, Northern, Southern and Western) of NSW to ensure they have access to an adequately resourced and skilled workforce enabling the ACCHSs to provide their local Aboriginal communities with holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care and Aboriginal health-related services. Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in delivering quality support and training to Aboriginal people and communities of NSW.

About The Role We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Project Officer, Disaster Resilience and Emergency Preparedness to lead AH&MRC;’s work in strengthening disaster resilience, emergency preparedness, response and recovery across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector in NSW. Reporting to the Public Health Manager, this role supports Member Services to build sustainable, culturally informed capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. You will help develop and maintain emergency management plans, business continuity arrangements and sector‑wide preparedness initiatives.

Working closely with Member Services, government agencies and key stakeholders, you will coordinate emergency preparedness activities, facilitate communication and information sharing, and provide operational support before, during and after emergency events to ensure continuity of culturally protected healthcare for Aboriginal communities.





Responsibilities Lead AH&MRC;’s Disaster Resilience Framework and sector‑wide preparedness initiatives

Strengthen Member Services’ emergency and business continuity capability

Deliver training, workshops and resilience‑building activities

Support development and maintenance of emergency and continuity plans

Identify sector risks, gaps and mitigation opportunities

Coordinate AH&MRC;’s emergency response arrangements and governance

Facilitate communication and information sharing before, during and after emergencies

Support early recovery, impact assessments and post‑incident reviews

Maintain current stakeholder and emergency contact lists

Build strong relationships with Member Services, emergency agencies and government partners

Prepare briefings, reports and updates for leadership and stakeholders

Monitor emerging risks and provide timely advice

Develop emergency communication templates, protocols and messaging

Work with Communications to ensure culturally appropriate emergency information

Support evaluation and continuous improvement of preparedness, response and recovery activities Essential Criteria Qualifications & Experience: This is an identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.





Tertiary qualifications in emergency management, public health, disaster management, health administration, project management or related fields, or equivalent experience

Experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, business continuity or public health response.

Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders in complex environments.

Experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations, ideally within the ACCHO sector.

Skills & Capabilities Strong project management, planning and coordination skills

Understanding of emergency management principles, disaster response frameworks and business continuity planning

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills

Strong written communication skills for reports, briefings and emergency communications

Ability to make informed decisions in time‑sensitive, high‑pressure situations

Knowledge of public health emergency response frameworks is highly desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Willingness to travel across NSW and work occasional out‑of‑hours during emergency events.

How To Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to [email protected]. Please include “Senior Project Officer, Disaster Resilience and Emergency Preparedness” in the subject line. Join Us! Be part of a transformative initiative that prioritises the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through innovative research and collaboration. We look forward to your application!

📌 Senior Project Officer, Disaster Resilience and Emergency Preparedness (Sydney)
🏢 AHu0026MRC of NSW
📍 Sydney