APS6 Project Officers, First Nations Health (Indigenous Identified)

APS6 Project Officers, First Nations Health (Indigenous Identified)

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Gov – Technical

Contact Name:

Rebecca Gager

Contact Email:

rgager@onqrecruitment.com.au

Contact Phone:

0412 635 966

Date Published:

28-Jul-2025

Expiry Date:

About the Company
Our client is a Federal Government commission who works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system.  Their key function is to develop national safety and quality standards, developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based health care, coordinating work in specific areas to improve outcomes for patients, and providing information including publications and resources about safety and quality.
  
About the Role

  • This role is only open to people of First Nations Heritage
  • First Nations Health - Cultural Safety Project
  • Full-time or Part-time (0.8) , hybrid, Sydney CBD
  • $98,000 to $110,000 plus super 
The role is part of the newly established First Nations Health team and the key focus is undertaking a review of cultural safety standards in hospitals to inform improvements to the delivery of health care for First Nations people.  The Project Officer will be involved in a broad range of project management activities that support the Program Manager, First Nations Health and delivery of the Cultural Safety project.
  
This includes providing administrative and logistical support for the First Nations team including managing project documentation and records management, supporting contract management and procurement activities, writing briefings and other documents for internal and/or external audiences, providing secretariat support and other activities as required. 
Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Undertake a range of supportive project management activities, including input into project planning and documentation; monitoring and reporting on progress of projects; and identifying issues and proposing possible solutions.
  • Support procurement and contract management activities including financial administration and budget preparation, invoicing and monitoring.
  • Draft, edit and collate meeting and workshop papers, submissions, correspondence, discussion papers and briefing notes, and provide secretariat support for meetings, including preparation of agenda papers, meeting notes, logistics and other administrative tasks.
  • Collaborate with members of the First Nations Health team and other Commission teams to support delivery of projects.
  • Research, review and analyse data, reports, published material and expert opinion to provide information and advice to support the development of projects and initiatives, including issues specifically related to First Nations health care.
  • Work with the team to create and/or update guidance for internal processes and work independently and actively identify key actions required for the effective operation of the team.
  • Under the guidance of the Program Manager liaise with external stakeholders.
  • Other duties as required which may include projects and providing assistance to the Commission’s corporate functions, such as assistance with reception duties.   
About You 
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and have First Nations Heritage ideally have:  
  • Demonstrated strong written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to produce quality documents for a range of audiences.
  • Effective and well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to present, negotiate, influence and consult.
  • Well-developed research, strategic analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Strong project management skills
  • Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated sound judgement in the identification of issues and appropriate solutions and ensure timely response to issues identified.
  • Understanding of government processes
  • Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and an understanding of issues regarding safety and quality in health care, including those related to First Nations peoples and their communities.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area are preferred, but not essential.  
For more information about this role, contact Rebecca Gager, rgager@onqrecruitment.com.au or 02 9431 2545

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