Project Officer, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Identified

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3, Permanent Full Time

Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy adaptable working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:59PM

This is an identified recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About us The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

About the Opportunity The Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Project Officer will promote develop and implement strategic change management initiatives that will improve the level and quality of health services for Aboriginal people across NSW. This includes projects that support better integration of care across sectors. The role will work collaboratively with ACI Clinical Networks, local health districts and specialty health networks managers and clinicians, the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector and other key stakeholders to facilitate the contribution of internal and external stakeholders in the innovation of new programs, frameworks and models of care and clinical guidelines across the state.





This role will also provide high level advice and executive support functions to senior committees and taskforces.

For your application to be considered:

To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
- Address the Pre-Screening Questions below in your application.

This is an identified recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.

Selection Criteria

- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti- discrimination Act (1977), with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience.

- Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice which is strategic and adds value to a project at a statewide level.

High level community development skills including the ability to manage and support multidisciplinary teams
- Pre-Screening Questions

- Describe your experience working with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), or Aboriginal health stakeholders to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes.

- How have you applied culturally responsive and co-design approaches to ensure Aboriginal peoples' perspectives,



priorities and experiences have informed clinical innovation, service redesign, quality improvement, or policy initiatives?

- Provide an example of a project, program, or initiative you have coordinated or supported. How did you manage stakeholders, timelines, and competing priorities to achieve the desired outcomes?

Need more information?

- The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
- Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation

Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, David Follent on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact [email protected] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

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📌 Project Officer, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards