Project Officer, Governance and Executive Leaders Program Job at National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

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 Project Officer will support the Emerging Leaders Governance & Executive Leadership Training and Support Program, which includes developing governance resources and training materials for the sector, delivering governance workshops in collaboration with state and territory affiliates, NACCHO staff and pro bono lawyers, and overseeing a residential program for emerging leaders that is delivered by an external specialist provider.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

Assist with project operations, including scheduling workshops and meetings, coordinating travel and venues, preparing materials and minutes, and managing invitations and communications.
Support the Assistant Director with maintaining project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure effective delivery and compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
Prepare progress reports, briefings and presentations on project activities for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Qualification in governance or equivalent is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience in organising and coordinating workshops and prioritising workloads
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) addressing why you are suited for this role.

For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/0QBdu

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Cherie Bell, Director, Immunisations, Governance and Executive Leaders Program Training at cherie.bell@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 10 March 2026

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

80000 AUD – 90000 AUD (Annum)

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

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