Part-time | Monday to Friday | 60 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

Flexible work pattern with options of shorter days across the week or 4 full days.

Salary Range: $97,005.24 – $101,423.20 (full-time equivalent)

About The Role

This is an opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in regional and remote communities.

As the Indigenous Health Project Officer, you’ll provide culturally secure guidance and support across Integrated Team Care (ITC) activities and deliver projects that contribute to improving access to culturally appropriate health services.

You’ll work closely with Aboriginal Health Services, mainstream health providers and other community and external stakeholders to strengthen connections, improve access to care and support better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This is a varied role that combines program coordination, community engagement, health promotion and quality improvement, with a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and supporting culturally safe practice.

The role requires respect, empathy and cultural understanding when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

About You

If you’re passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and enjoy building strong relationships across the health and community sectors, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re Looking For Someone Who

- Has qualifications and/or skills and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Has experience working in a primary health setting,



with a sound understanding of general practice, primary health care and the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Has a strong understanding of culturally safe practice and a genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Has exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Can communicate ideas and information clearly and confidently, with strong planning and problem-solving skills to support the objectives of the activity.
- Has experience delivering or coordinating culturally appropriate training and quality improvement activities.
- Can coordinate education and health promotion activities and events for the broader community, including community days, presentations, meetings and reference groups.
- Is organised, collaborative and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Brings a positive attitude, genuine commitment to their work and strong team spirit.

What’s in it for you?
- Flexible work patterns to support your work-life balance - for example, 5 days during school hours or 4 full days, depending on what works best for you and the needs of the role.




- Choice of location at either our Port Augusta or Whyalla office.
- Competitive salary package that recognitions your skills and experience, with exceptional Not-for-Profit salary packaging options available to help increase your take-home pay.
- 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% leave loading), pro rata, plus additional paid personal, cultural and wellness leave.

How To Apply To view the full and submit your application, please click HERE Applications are reviewed as they are received, so there is no fixed closing date for this position. We may close the advertisement once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply early. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Jenny Scarce - Operations Manager - 0428 899 869

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to have satisfactory National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Checks prior to commencing employment with Country & Outback Health.

You do not need to have these checks completed at the time of application.

Applicants must also have current working rights in Australia and hold a valid Australian driver’s licence.

To learn more about Country & Outback Health and our team please visit: cobh.com.au

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.

📌 Indigenous Health Project Officer | Port Augusta or Whyalla
🏢 Country u0026 Outback Health
📍 Port Augusta