Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join First Nations Health Office as a Project Officer where you will lead and advocate for a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system to support First Nations peoples and communities to reach their full health potential and live long and healthy lives.

Job details

As a Project Officer you will provide administrative and correspondence support to the Manager and Senior Director, Engagement and Monitoring, First Nations Health Office. Responsibilities will encompass managing emails and workflows, dealing with sensitive and confidential matters, and following up on actions. You will undertake and participate in designated project and continuous improvement activities for effective and efficient management of the Strategic Projects team in Engagement and Monitoring. Additionally, you will develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, address concerns, and resolve inquiries.

Role fit:

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary record management systems for correspondence processes such as Content Manager.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to influence and organise a diverse group in order to achieve set objectives and goals.
• Strong written communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality documentation, accurate reports and project communications.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Project Officer RD (PDF, 365KB)
  Role Description