Project Officer

The Opportunity The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is offering an opportunity to join a leadership organisation; in a position where you will work in an inspiring and positive environment that provides sector support, resources and training that will contribute to better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.Organisation Overview QAIHC is a non-partisan peak organisation representing 29 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations (ATSICCHOs) across Queensland at both state and national levels. Our members deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate, world class primary health care services to their communities.

QAIHC was established in 1990. Our vision is the elimination of disparities in health and well-being experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland. QAIHC contributes to this vision by leading the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector in Queensland and through the development of evidence based, practical public policy solutions.

QAIHC has three main business divisions:

Position OverviewQAIHC has an exciting opportunity to support the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations workforce within their jurisdictions through the delivery of training; mentoring and support; advocacy and delivery of jurisdictional aged care communications and yarning circles. The Project Officer has the primary responsibility of connecting with and supporting local workforce employed within their jurisdiction. The Project Officer is the primary point of contact and will ensure that non accredited training and support for the workforce is organized, sequenced and delivered.

Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be required to: