About The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC)
The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is dedicated to assisting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across the four regions (Metropolitan, Northern, Southern and Western) of NSW to ensure they have access to an adequately resourced and skilled workforce enabling the ACCHSs to provide their local Aboriginal communities with holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care and Aboriginal health-related services.
Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health by delivering quality support and training to Aboriginal people and communities of NSW.
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and community-driven Mental Health Project Officer to join our team and support improved mental health and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering culturally safe, strengths-based projects that support Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). You’ll work closely with sector partners to co-develop resources, coordinate health promotion activities, and contribute to workforce development across the Aboriginal health sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in mental health and SEWB policy and program delivery, while strengthening partnerships with Local Health Districts, community organisations, and government stakeholders. If you’re passionate about supporting Aboriginal self-determination and improving community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the planning, delivery, and evaluation of mental health and SEWB projects and initiatives in collaboration with ACCHOs and sector partners
- Support the development of culturally safe models of care and co-create mental health resources that are community-informed and strengths-based
- Contribute to health promotion campaigns and events such as R U OK? Day and Mental Health Week
- Assist with organising training sessions and workshops to support the ACCHO workforce and community education
- Undertake research and translate evidence into practical resources and tools to support mental health service delivery
- Support project administration tasks including meeting coordination, documentation, filing, and data tracking
- Build and maintain strong relationships with ACCHOs, NSW Health, NGOs, and other key community stakeholders
- Represent AH&MRC in sector meetings, consultations, forums, and reference groups
- Prepare project materials such as workplans, progress reports, communication resources, and evaluation documents
- Monitor project progress and contribute to performance and funding reporting
Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience in coordinating projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, mental health, health promotion, social sciences, or a related discipline
- A strong understanding of the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal communities, including principles of culturally safe care
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities and partner organisations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Experience working within or alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) or Aboriginal-led services (desirable)
- Familiarity with health policy, funding agreements, and government reporting processes (desirable)
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to hr@ahmrc.org.au by 30 July 2025. Please include “Project Officer, Mental Health” in the subject line.
Join Us!
Be part of a transformative initiative that prioritises the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through innovative research and collaboration. We look forward to your application!
