Project Officer

We are seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of Health Access Outreach Services across rural and Aboriginal communities in NSW and the ACT.

Working as part of the Health Access Services team, you will coordinate outreach programs, support regional service planning and work closely with healthcare providers and community stakeholders to improve access to specialist health services through codesigned, community-led approaches.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with local partners,  to improve access to culturally responsive specialist health outreach services in under-resourced communities.

This is a part-time (3 days per week) position on a fixed-term contract, concluding 28 February 2027.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate Regional Outreach Programs

• Coordinate Health Access Outreach Services across a defined region to improve access to culturally responsive specialist health services.

• Work with Local Health Districts, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other partners to support effective program delivery and address regional service gaps.

Build and Manage Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations and regional stakeholders.

• Support partners to build capacity and enable local decision-making aligned with program objectives.

Support Program Delivery and Regional Planning

• Contribute to regional planning, needs assessments and service development through culturally responsive, codesigned, community-led approaches.

• Support program reporting, evaluation and monitoring of subcontractor performance to ensure effective delivery.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in health, community services or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Experience coordinating programs or services within health, community or outreach settings

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and coordinate projects effectively

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems such as Salesforce

• Understanding of public health systems, health equity and the social determinants of health (desirable)

• Commitment to Aboriginal health, cultural awareness and closing the health equity gap

Why Join Us?

RDN offers a friendly, values-driven and inclusive culture with generous employment conditions, including:

• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements

• Salary packaging benefits

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development opportunities

• A collaborative environment where you are empowered to contribute, innovate and make impact

About Us 

 RDN traces its origins to 1988 and today works across the Australian community and internationally, from metropolitan areas to the most remote regions. Through its social enterprises – Rural Doctors Network, RDN Health, Australian Centre for Health Access and Rural Health Pro – RDN delivers specialised products and programs that support and integrate the health, aged care, disability, and community sectors, to enable socially accountable health access for under-resourced communities.

RDN administers the Australian Government's Health Outreach programs in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. For more information on Outreach services, visit: www.ruraldoctors.org/outreach  

 To Apply 

Click Apply Now to submit your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately and applications may close once a suitable candidate is identified. 

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check. 

RDN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities. 

For a confidential discussion or to request an adjustment to the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team at ••••@rdnhealth.org or (02) •••• •000.