Project Officer - Aboriginal Health

Job no: 954093
Work type: Full time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Aboriginal Health, Project and Program Management

- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
- Salary: ASO4 - $82,212 to $86,180 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice packaging
- Employment: Full time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
- Eligibility Open to Everyone

We are seeking a Project Officer to support key initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal health outcomes and contribute to Closing the Gap commitments within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

Working closely with Aboriginal communities, Regional Directors and Aboriginal Health leaders, you will deliver project and policy work, undertake research and analysis, and drive evidence-based improvements across the Local Health Network. This role offers the opportunity to influence planning, support culturally informed approaches, and coordinate activities that deliver measurable improvements to community health access and outcomes across the Yorke Peninsula and Lower North regions.

What You'll Bring

You are a culturally aware professional with strong communication and analytical skills. You bring experience in project work, research, and stakeholder engagement — particularly with Aboriginal communities — and can manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. Proactive and organised, you are committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based approaches that reflect the needs and priorities of Aboriginal communities.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN)



is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice perks.

- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Support Aboriginal health initiatives and help Close the Gap — make a real difference in Yorke and Mid North communities.

Support Aboriginal health initiatives and help Close the Gap — make a real difference in Yorke and Mid North communities.

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