Strategic Projects Officer
Help deliver some of the most important projects in Aboriginal health in the NT.
AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory. Our strategic projects tackle the big, sector-shaping work, including Accelerated Pathways to Community Control and the development of AMSANT's Research Strategy.
We're looking for a Strategic Projects Officer to help bring these projects to life. You'll drive project plans and deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, support community and sector consultation, and produce the outputs that keep things moving. It's a hands-on role for someone organised, motivated, and keen to see real progress on the ground, working alongside communities and the community-controlled sector.
The filling of the Strategic Projects Officer position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT). The Strategic Projects Officer position is therefore only open to Aboriginal applicants.
Benefits
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Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
- Employer superannuation contribution.
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
- Personal/carer's leave up to 15 days per year.
- 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
- Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
- 10 days ceremonial leave.
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work-related matters.
- Ex-gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals).
Responsibilities
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Develop and drive the delivery of project plans, project outputs and deliverables for assigned strategic project(s).
- Coordinate project activities, stakeholders and timelines to keep work on track.
- Lead or support community and sector consultation, including engagement with AMSANT members, Board and other stakeholders.
- Conduct research and analysis to support project delivery, including gathering evidence, synthesising findings and contributing to project related outputs.
- Prepare project deliverables, governance papers, progress reporting and supporting materials.
- Support relevant subcommittees and working groups (for example, the AP2CC Subcommittee, Research Subcommittee, or other groups formed to deliver projects).
- Work closely with policy and communications colleagues to deliver project outcomes.
- Other duties as agreed with the Strategic Projects Lead and team manager.
Selection Criteria (qualifications and attributes)
Essential
Project experience: Experience (1+ years) in project or program delivery, preferably in areas relevant to the Aboriginal community-controlled context.
- Project delivery: Ability to drive workplans, manage competing priorities and deliver outputs on time.
- Coordination: Skills in coordinating activities, stakeholders and timelines to keep projects on track.
- Research and analysis: Ability to gather evidence, analyse information and contribute to project and research outputs.
Relationships: Ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, particularly Aboriginal people, communities and organisations.
Consultation and facilitation: Experience planning and supporting community or sector consultation and facilitating engagement that centres Aboriginal voices.
Communication: Evidence of clear written and verbal communication, including preparing project materials and reports.
Sector knowledge: Knowledge of ACCHSs and Aboriginal health policy, and experience working with Aboriginal communities.
Cultural knowledge: Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
Cultural safety: Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety, with experience engaging respectfully with Aboriginal Elders and Traditional Owners.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel within the NT and interstate.
Desirable
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Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent professional or lived experience.
- Project management or project delivery experience.
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and synthesis.
- Experience in the Aboriginal community-controlled sector.
How to Apply:
Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role. If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at [email protected].
Please visit https://www.amsant.org.au/ for more information
