Youth Community 'Partners in Place' Project OfficerPartners in Place Project Officer (Identified Position)Echuca, VIC | Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time negotiable) | 12-month contract, with possible extension subject to funding and reviewNjernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Partners in Place Project Officer to support an ACCO-led, place-based coalition transforming the commercial and economic systems that shape youth health and wellbeing in Campaspe.
This is a new, co-designed role sitting across Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Echuca Regional Health and Campaspe Shire Council, delivering an initiative to reduce exposure to harmful environments and strengthen cultural, community, school and social settings for young people.
In Year 1, the coalition will complete systems mapping, co-design and strategic planning, before moving into long-term prevention and cultural governance work.This is a designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position under a special measure in accordance with section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic).
Reporting to the Youth and Wellbeing Manager, and working closely with Echuca Regional Health's Population Health Manager, you'll play a central role coordinating activities, supporting Aboriginal leadership and ensuring culturally safe, community-driven processes.Build strong relationships with Aboriginal young people, families, Elders, community organisations, schools and local partnersAssist with systems mapping, gathering local insights,



facilitating workshops and documenting the commercial and economic systems influencing youth wellbeingSupport culturally safe co-design processes with young people, community members and partner organisations to shape strategies and interventionsOrganise meetings, maintain project documentation, track timelines and ensure smooth communication across coalition partnersContribute to the development and implementation of prevention initiatives that strengthen protective cultural and community factorsSupport monitoring, evaluation and reporting, ensuring community-owned data practices and cultural governance principles are upheldMaintain strong partnerships with local government, education providers, health services and community organisationsAt Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you'll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified positionSalary negotiable within SCHADS Level 3-5, dependent on experience and qualifications,



+ SuperGenerous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)Supportive team setting and access to supervisionGenuine work–life balance and the benefits of a regional lifestyleTertiary qualifications in public health, health promotion, community development or a health-related field, along with relevant years of experienceA minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar roleDemonstrated experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of primary prevention initiatives or projectsAbility to work effectively within cross-sector partnerships and Aboriginal-led governance structuresKnowledge of the social and economic determinants of healthDemonstrated ability to work respectfully and safely with Aboriginal communitiesDemonstrated knowledge of the social, cultural and historical factors shaping Aboriginal health and wellbeingAbility to facilitate workshops, engage diverse stakeholders and support youth participationStrong organisational skills, including record-keeping, report writing, scheduling and communicationDemonstrated experience working with a broad range of agencies and community settings to evaluate collective effort and achieve collective impactDesirable: Understanding and knowledge of human-centred co-design, and well-developed local relationships with key settings such as schools, workshops, early years settings and sporting clubs.Current and valid Victorian Working with Children CheckNational Police CheckCurrent and valid full Victorian Driver's LicenceEligibility to work in AustraliaVaccination status and pre-employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and proceduresbefore 13th September, ****.We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you.
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📌 Youth Community 'Partners In Place' Project Officer (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
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