Project Officer - Identified

About the role

• Supporting students and coordinating scholarships
• Planning and delivering capability-building activities
• Improving how we run our business operations
• Promoting Wardliparingga’s work inside and outside SAHMRI

You will also help deliver the Wardliparingga Induction Program, develop simple tools and communication resources, and support coordination work for SAHMRI’s Indigenous Collective.

If you share our values and our approach to research conduct—and you want to be part of an Aboriginal-led, ethical, community- priority focused research team—apply today.

This position is available at 4 days a week, or part-time positions will also be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide project and admin support to SAHMRI’s Indigenous Collective, with guidance from the Co-Theme Leaders (for example: booking the 6-weekly meetings, preparing agendas and papers, supporting events, and tracking actions).
• Coordinate two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student scholarship rounds each year. This includes receiving applications, promoting scholarships with SA universities and partners, and supporting the review and selection process.
• Help plan and deliver Wardliparingga’s annual professional development and capability-building program in Indigenous health research.
• Help coordinate and deliver the Wardliparingga Induction Program.
• Maintain and update SAHMRI’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent register with the Co-Theme Leaders and Research Manager.
• Help develop and update Wardliparingga’s annual media and communications plan with the Co-Theme Leaders, Research Manager and research team. Work with SAHMRI Media and Communications on activities such as social media posts, a quarterly newsletter and other updates.
• Update the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity intranet pages.
• Coordinate updates to Wardliparingga’s website so information is current and reflects our projects.

About You

You would be a good fit if you have:

• Experience providing project support or coordinating projects (qualifications are welcome but not essential)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations (highly desirable)
• Understanding of how universities work, including Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and a strengths-based way of working
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues
• Knowledge of the health research sector and/or university workforce (desirable)

Special Requirements

• This is an identified position. You must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
• Some out-of-hours work may be needed.
• Occasional travel may be needed.
• DCSI employment screening may be required.

What we offer

SAHMRI is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace. Everything we do is underpinned by our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork.

As a not‑for‑profit organisation, SAHMRI offers salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum, helping you increase your take‑home pay. More information is available via the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact wardliparingga@sahmri.com

Applications close:  Sunday 24^th May 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.  

SAHMRI considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position (Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), sub-s 56(2)). To apply, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Proof of Aboriginality will be required.