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Principal Project Officer, Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing

SA Health
Full-time
On-site
South Australia, Australia
  • Preventive Health SA – Population Health – Aboriginal Health
  • Salary: $108,109.00 to $116,864.00 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract (temporary up to 24 months)

Overview:

  • Lead, coordinate and deliver a strategic project specific to Aboriginal children and adolescent’s mental health and social and emotional wellbeing utilising evidence-based strategies in a range of settings that meet objectives within time and budget constraints.
  • Liaise and collaborate with a range of stakeholders across various sectors to support the development and implementation of project objectives and targeted prevention strategies.
  • Contribute expert mental health and social and emotional wellbeing advice and input into the development and implementation of population health policies and programs. 

Preventive Health SA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. 

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 927239

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).
  • A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

  • In accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1), and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

Enquiries
Telisha Bayly
Director Aboriginal Health
Phone: 0401 439 716
E-mail: Telisha.Bayly2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 – 11:55 PM

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