Senior Project Lead, First Nations Health Traineeship

NACCHO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) invites applications for a Senior Project Officer to support the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program in Canberra. You will coordinate projects, manage contracts, and engage with stakeholders to advance workforce development for First Nations Health Workers and Health Practitioners.

Ideally you bring experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, program monitoring, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, data collection and improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, contracts, funding agreements, deliverables and reporting.
• WWVP clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage project and contract deliverables, ensuring compliance with funding agreements, contractual requirements, and organisational policies.
• Coordinate project meetings, working groups, and stakeholder forums, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and action tracking.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication activities to promote collaboration, information sharing, and successful program outcomes.

Skills

Cultural safety engagement

Program monitoring

Contract and funding management

Background check clearance

Job description

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) invites applications for a Senior Project Officer to support the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program in Canberra. You will coordinate projects, manage contracts, and engage with stakeholders to advance workforce development for First Nations Health Workers and Health Practitioners.

Ideally you bring experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, program monitoring, and strong