First Nations Project Officer, Maternity services

About the Role

Closing Date: 31/01/2027

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Inclusive workplace culture

Albury Wodonga Health is committed to improving maternity care and supporting First Nations and their babies to feel culturally safe. In this project we will work closely with local First Nations Women, their community, and services to develop a culturally inclusive pregnancy, birth and maternity care that fits local needs. The successful applicant will work closely with the AWH Pre-Term Birth Collaborative Team and as well as evaluate key clinical outcomes and explore women's views and experiences of maternity care. We will also investigate model sustainability and the views of key stakeholders. By complementing exisiting services for First Nations Women, we aim to bridge the gap between community-based care and the care women receive in hospital. The knowledge generated in this project will contribute to 'closing the gap' for First Nations people.

Employment Type: This is a Fixed Term, FTE: 0.4 opportunity until June 30th 2026.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Julie Wright at julie.wright@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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