Project Officer - Aboriginal Health Apply now Job no: 954093 Work type: Full time Location: Yorke and Mid North Categories: Administration, Busines...

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Apply now Job no: 954093

Work type: Full time

Located in: 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

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most - Aboriginal Health

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.

954093 Project Officer Aboriginal Health Role Description.pdf

About the Region

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

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

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

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 954093

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Patrick Kinnear

Director Aboriginal Health

Phone: 0478 854 516

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

17 November 2026 - 11.55PM

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Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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

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