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Grants and Program Operations Coordinator, Cancer

Cancer • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Demonstrated experience in grants management, contracts administration, or program/project coordination.
  • Experience tracking reporting, funding milestones, deliverables and payments.
  • Ability to identify and support improvements to operational systems and workflows.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$85,000 AUD – $95,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

About NACCHO 

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. 

  

About the Role 

The Grants and Program Operations Coordinator supports the delivery of the NACCHO Cancer Program and national cancer initiatives aligned with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan. The role is responsible for coordinating grants management, funding agreements, contracts, implementation tracking, payments, reporting, and operational support across multiple Cancer Program streams, while contributing to continuous improvement of systems, workflows, and governance processes in a fast-paced environment. The position works in close collaboration with ACCHOs, Affiliates, government agencies, and internal teams to support culturally safe, community-led approaches that improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to: 

  • Coordinate grant management and operational activities across Cancer Program funding streams and initiatives.
  • Support administration and monitoring of funding agreements, contracts, deliverables, milestones, acquittals, and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee implementation tracking, payment coordination, contract timelines, and follow-up with ACCHOs and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with ACCHOs regarding funding requirements, reporting obligations, implementation progress, and operational support needs.

 

About You 

 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

  • Tertiary qualifications in project management, business administration, public health, health administration, or a related field are desirable.
  • Experience in grants management, contracts administration, or program/project coordination
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and workstreams.
  • Experience tracking reporting, funding milestones, deliverables, and payments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to identify and support improvements to operational systems and workflows.

 

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.

 

How to Apply 

Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) addressing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

 

For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL:  https://shorturl.at/I7k0K

 

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Charlotte Ratu, Director, Cancer at charlotte.ratu@naccho.org.au

 

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

 

 

Job Closing Date: 2 July 2026

Company Overview

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally. As an act of self-determination, these services attend to all matters affecting health and wellbeing spanning transformative community empowerment through to individual health treatments and continuity of care. NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting the work of ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people overall through negotiating and advocating with Governments on health care policies and programs and systems reform. These issues range in variety from chronic disease management, preventative health strategies, telehealth, mental health and social and emotional well-being, listing of Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) to the social and cultural determinants of health. NACCHO’s partnerships with governments and non-government organisations include: The Department of Health, National Disability Insurance Agency, Department of Social Services, National Mental Health Commission, Vision Australia, Royal College of General Practitioners and Gaaya Dhuwi. These partnerships greatly contribute to significantly enhancing the quality and accessibility of health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a very interesting and transformative time across the health sector. NACCHO has been driving systems reform in the context of the National Agreement