Job Description
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council – Sydney CBD NSW
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About the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW
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The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC;) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales. We work alongside our Members to strengthen Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
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Our work spans advocacy, policy, workforce development, health promotion, research, training and organisational support. We bring the experience and priorities of our Members into state and national decision-making, advocate for better health systems and investment, and help build the capability and sustainability of the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.
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Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.
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About the Project
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This NSW-specific project fulfils Priority Reform 4 (PR4) commitments in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the ******* NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. The project focuses on improving shared access to data by Aboriginal communities; establishing shared decision-making regarding government-held data; building knowledge related to data and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance (ADS and developing a sustainable model for ADS&G; in NSW.
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Primary objectives include increasing Aboriginal communities access to and sovereignty over data, and to empower communities to govern and use data in self-determining ways. This involves honouring Aboriginal ownership and control over the collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and use of Aboriginal data, especially in relation to Aboriginal knowledge.
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About the Role
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The Project Officer provides project and administrative support across the NSW PR4 work program, helping deliver initiatives that reflect Aboriginal priorities around shared data access and ADS&G.;
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Working with Aboriginal communities, organisations and project stakeholders, you'll support engagement, communications, research and project coordination while helping identify risks and ensure initiatives are culturally responsive and effectively delivered.
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Responsibilities:
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Project & Admin Support
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Provide administrative, secretariat and project support to the AH&MRC; PR4 Team and stakeholders.
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Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination and preparation of briefings, reports and meeting materials.
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Community & Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and implement culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal communities, organisations and project stakeholders.
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Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management.
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Support initiatives relating to shared data access and ADS&G.;
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Communications Management
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Identify project and stakeholder risks and advise on appropriate engagement and communication responses.
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Maintain the AH&MRC; PR4 Team inbox and social media accounts.
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Develop clear and engaging communication and information materials.
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Compliance
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Assist in developing policies and procedures to support effective project implementation.
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Follow AH&MRC; policies and procedures,



including OHS requirements, and maintain high standards of probity and ethical behaviour.
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Essential Criteria
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Qualifications & Experience:
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This is an identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
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Experience managing and balancing multiple stakeholder relationships, including navigating and communicating risks and issues requiring resolution and facilitating respectful negotiation.
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Project Officer experience within a regulated, political, community-based organisation, or similar.
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Experience developing written and visual content for social media, reporting and information materials etc.
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NSW Driver's Licence and ability to drive and travel occasionally as required.
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Knowledge and understanding of Closing the Gap and the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Sector.
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Tertiary qualifications pertaining to research, Business Administration, data, ICT, policy, public administration, or similar.
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Skills and Knowledge
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Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, values, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people, including but not limited to shared data access and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty & Governance.
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Strong communication and information-sharing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
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Personal Attributes
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Demonstrated political awareness and astuteness.
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Strong organisational skills, the ability to plan and prioritise, and solve problems and deliver results.
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Robust interpersonal and influencing skills.
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Integrity and commitment to Ethical Practice, Equity, Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
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📌 Project Officer - Priority Reform 4 (New South Wales)
🏢 Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
📍 New South Wales