Training Coordinator, Mental Health

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

Job summary

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 148 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally.

The Training Coordinator role supports NACCHO’s flagship suicide prevention program, Culture Care Connect, by leading the development and delivery of training, resources and systems that

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health promotion or social work is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and building workforce capability through training, coaching or program delivery.
• Experience designing, delivering or coordinating training, learning resources or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of training, resources and systems to build capability of the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention workforce across NACCHO programs.
• Strengthen workforce capacity to deliver culturally and clinically safe suicide prevention coordination, aftercare and holistic social and emotional wellbeing support.
• Lead and coordinate key workforce development initiatives, including national forums, communities of practice and the Culture Care Connect Summit.
• Develop engagement strategies that support workforce connection, ongoing learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Workforce development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Health promotion degree

Social work degree

Job description

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak bodyrepresenting148 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally.

About the Role

The Training Coordinator supports NACCHO’s flagship suicide prevention program, Culture Care Connect, by leading the development and delivery of training, resources and systems that build and support workforce capability. Working closely with the Mental Health Team and sector partners, the role identifies needs and gaps, co-designs practical tools and learning resources, and develops onboarding materials and capability‑building approaches delivered through online and face‑to‑face methods.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

• Lead the development and delivery of training, resources and systems to build the capability of the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention workforce across NACCHO programs.
• Strengthen workforce capacity to deliver culturally and clinically safe suicide prevention coordination, aftercare and holistic social and emotional wellbeing support.
• Lead and coordinate key workforce development initiatives, including national forums, communities of practice and the Culture Care Connect Summit.
• Develop engagement strategies that support workforce connection, ongoing learning and wellbeing.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in relevant education in health promotion or social work field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and building the capability of a workforce, including through training, coaching or program delivery.
• Experience designing, delivering or coordinating training, learning resources or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

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.