Senior Project Officer-Identified

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the day to day operations of the Gumnuts program including scheduling, venues and logistics.
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal mothers, families and nominated support people throughout the program.
• Partner with local Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal Family Birthing Programs to support recruitment and delivery.
• Coordinate cultural and program supports such as Elders, and maintain an Aboriginal Governance Group.
• Manage program administration, resources and participant supports (materials, catering, transport).
• Collect program data (questionnaires/yarning) and support evaluation activities and reporting.

Service delivery

• Promote ACRA programs and strengthen service partnerships to support ongoing growth.
• Provide backup support to maintain program continuity during staff absences.
• Monitor service quality and outcomes, maintaining quality-control processes.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Qualifications/training in psychology, counselling, narrative therapy (or similar) and experience facilitating groups.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• Trauma-informed, culturally safe practice using a strengths-based, holistic approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills (families, community, governance groups, partners).
• Strong written skills (reports/presentations) and confidence collecting data (questionnaires and yarning).
• Desirable: understanding of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Framework and perinatal/infant/maternal mental health.

Special Requirements

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks are required.
• Some regional and local travel will be required.
• SAHMRI is required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for SAHMRI employees carrying out work in any SA Health Facility. Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

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

For more information, please contact Feda Ali at Feda.Ali@sahmri.com

Applications close: Sunday 31st May 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

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