Senior Project Officer, First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program

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

Senior Project Officer, First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program

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

The Senior Project Officer, First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program plays a critical role in supporting NACCHO's commitment to growing and strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. The position provides project coordination, stakeholder engagement, contract management, and program support to ensure the successful delivery of workforce development and training initiatives that contribute to increased participation, retention, and career progression of First Nations Health Workers and Health Practitioners.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

• 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.

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 communities, organisations, or health services, and an understanding of culturally safe engagement practices.
• Experience supporting program monitoring, evaluation, data collection and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, contracts, funding agreements, deliverable and reporting requirements.
• 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.

For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL:https://shorturl.at/H8Lv1

For any questionsregardingthe role, please contact:Courtney Barker, Director, First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program at ***************@naccho.org.au

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