This is an Identified role. The position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). As such, it is essential that the incumbent of this position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Adelaide PHN

Adelaide Primary Health Network (Adelaide PHN) is an independent, not for profit, primary health care organisation based in Adelaide. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the Adelaide community by coordinating and integrating health and community services and by working in partnership to identify local needs and create strategies in response to keeping people well and out of hospital; improving their experience AND their health outcomes – to deliver on our vision of ‘shaping the health system to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable people, and a healthier Adelaide’.

Our Vision for Reconciliation

At Adelaide PHN our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equitable access to high quality, culturally appropriate primary health care services that seek to address racism and power imbalance through active engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, resulting in improved health and wellbeing outcomes.

Job Purpose

The Aboriginal Health Project Officer (AHPO) will work in partnership with Adelaide PHN staff, the Integrated Team Care provider, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO’s), Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s), Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS’s) and mainstream services to improve access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Through the delivery of codesign and capacity building activities the AHPO will support the transition of ITC services in line with Priority Reforms as part of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement).

For more information, you can view the position description here (SEEK, Indeed and LinkedIn applicants please go to our website).

Who we are looking for

You will:

• Be an Aboriginal person who wants to contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by improving access to culturally appropriate primary health care services.
• Provide leadership in driving the uptake of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific MBS items and support activities to improve the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when receiving services.
• Have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services and mainstream health services in a partnership approach.
• Have excellent communication skills, a commitment to collaborate, connect and improve services.

Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you then "Apply Now" and tell us in two pages how your skills and experience will allow you to fulfil the purpose of the role, along with a copy of your resume.

For more information please call Christine Bell, Strategy and Engagement Manager 8219 5900 (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm).

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and we reserve our right to close this position at any time if a suitable candidate is found.

A position description is attached.