Senior Project Officer, Maternal and Child Health
Core
Lead strategic initiatives and program delivery for Aboriginal children and families from conception to five years of age, focusing on ear and hearing health, early development, and family wellbeing.
Role type
Senior Project Officer (Public Health & Community Development)
Builds
First 2000 Days programs and policy frameworks for Aboriginal community-controlled health services
Domain
Aboriginal health, maternal and child health, early childhood development
Required skills
project management, policy advice, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, cultural competency, strategic planning, budget management, report writing
Preferred skills
experience in ACCHO sector, knowledge of Closing the Gap priorities, understanding of social determinants of health
Technologies
Microsoft Office, project management systems
Responsibilities
Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of First 2000 Days initiatives; manage project plans, budgets, risks and reporting; coordinate activities to meet timeframes and funding obligations; identify opportunities to strengthen service integration; undertake research and analysis on maternal, child and family health issues; prepare policy advice, briefing notes, submissions and reports; monitor emerging policy and program developments; build relationships with government agencies and Aboriginal organisations; facilitate community engagement; represent AH&MRC in committees and forums; support ACCHOs to strengthen program delivery capability; develop resources and workshops; track project outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement; ensure compliance with funding agreements and governance requirements.
Seniority
Senior, strategic project leadership