About the role

As the Family Safety Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, development and implementation of Capital Health Network’s (CHNs) Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Pilot Program.

The Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Program is a new focus area for CHN. As part of this role, you will be responsible for using your project management skills and your understanding of the issues impacting on the health and wellbeing of people experiencing FDSV. The role involves supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of a pilot program that enhances primary health care workforce capability and enables integration across the primary health care and FDSV sectors.

About the team

The Health System Integration (HSI) Team is responsible for coordinating projects and program areas centred around improvement and integration of the health system to actively respond to the needs of the ACT community.

The Family Safety Team sits within the HSI Team and is responsible for undertaking the strategic planning, design, implementation and maintenance of the FDSV Pilot initiatives aimed at improving service navigation for victim-survivors of FDSV in the ACT.

See yourself in our team

Reporting to the Family Safety Program Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the development and management of system integration activities across the FDSV and primary health care sector, coordinating evaluation and reporting for the program, and progressing key program priorities.

You will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders, at both a local and national level, to develop program resources and implement quality improvement activities within the primary health care sector to enhance their capability to recognise, respond to, and refer people at the risk of, or experiencing, FDSV.

As part of working at an innovative organisation, you will also contribute to process improvement and broader CHN projects and initiatives. You will have an opportunity to work closely across all business units within CHN.

Work location

This position is based in our Deakin office. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote sustainable teams and work life balance
• A career pathway with learning programs and a professional development fund
• Exciting, diverse and fulfilling work at the heart of Canberra’s primary health care system
• Corporate office in Deakin
• Collaborative workplace culture and supportive team environment
• An opportunity to work with key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector
• A diverse and inclusive workplace built on values and wellbeing
• Attractive remuneration package, including the option to salary package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year
• Close proximity to some of the best coffee shops in Canberra and free public parking.

Learn more about Capital Health Network from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)

• Salary: $90,595 plus superannuation
• Employment type: Fixed Term contract, 30 June 2026

How to Apply

Position documentation can be found here on the careers page.

Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Dr Suman Shetty, Program Manager Family Safety via: [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer - Family Safety enquiry via EthicalJobs.

CHN, ACT’s PHN welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Capital Health Network will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 6287 8023 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

**Re-advertised role previous applicants need not apply.