Project Officer, Mental Health

NACCHO Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NACCHO Australia is seeking a Project Officer to work with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery across multiple funding streams, including Culture Care Connect. You will help manage grants, reports, and governance aspects to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly desirable; a tertiary health qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a similar organisation is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field is highly desirable.
• A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management and delivery of sector grants, including assisting to develop grant guidelines and agreements; manage funding agreements and reporting on project outcomes.
• Prepare project grant reports, discussion papers, and briefs.
• Support secretariat duties for the NACCHO CCC Advisory Group and other governance structures as required.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Secretariat support

Governance experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in health field

Job description

About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). These services deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite, Canberra-based
• Employment Type: Maximum-term Contract

About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). These services deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

NACCHO's work is focused on supporting ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through negotiating and advocating with governments on health care policies, programs and system reform.

About the Role

As a Project Officer, you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery across multiple funding streams, including NACCHOs flagship suicide prevention program, Culture Care Connect. You will support grant management processes to improve health and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or communities is highly desirable

Responsibilities Of This Role But Not Limited To

• Contribute to the management and delivery of sector grants, including assisting to develop grant guidelines and agreements; manage funding agreements and associated reporting on project outcomes.
• Prepare project grant reports, discussion papers, and briefs.
• Support secretariat duties for the NACCHO CCC Advisory Group and other governance structures as required.

About You

You are a collaborative and driven individual who is committed to making a meaningful impact.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Bring

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable
• Experience working in a similar organisation is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in relevant health field is highly desirable.
• A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.

Why Join NACCHO?

At NACCHO, you'll contribute to meaningful, community-focused work that supports improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You'll join a supportive and inclusive team, with opportunities for professional growth and a role where your work genuinely makes a difference.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Closing Date 30 November 2026