Medicines Policy & Programs Lead - Senior Project Officer

NACCHO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NACCHO is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead medicines policy and programs across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. You will drive quality use of medicines initiatives, coordinate committees, and supervise staff to deliver national health programs with strong stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes culturally safe healthcare, governance, and collaboration with ACCHOs and partners nationwide.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health and/or experience relevant to the position.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable.
• A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Advising on program strategy, coordinating overall project operations and ensuring that any relevant contractual requirements are met.
• Providing coordination and support for applicable steering committees and advisory groups.
• Leading the analysis, synthesis and reporting of sector feedback to ensure materials are suitable for use within the sector
• Managing and coordinating staff to support completion of relevant quality use of medicines related programs and projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Intercultural competence

Education

Tertiary qualification in health or related field

Job description

NACCHO is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead medicines policy and programs across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. You will drive quality use of medicines initiatives, coordinate committees, and supervise staff to deliver national health programs with strong stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes culturally safe healthcare, governance, and collaboration with ACCHOs and partners nationwide.