Project Officer, Immunisations

Immunisations • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience managing/delivering sector grants, including developing grant guidelines, funding agreements, and reporting.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$80,000 AUD – $90,000 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

Working closely with the Immunisation Team, The Project Officer, Immunisations will support the ACCHO Sector’s access to grant funding and an immunisation training program to increase the workforce’s capacity and confidence to deliver immunisations to increase national immunisation rates and reduce vaccine preventable disease amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This position is ideal for someone who is collaborative, organised and passionate about community‑led health. It requires strong stakeholder engagement, cultural understanding and the ability to coordinate multiple program elements in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

  • Contribute to the management and delivery of sector grants, including assisting to develop grant guidelines and agreements; manage funding agreements and associated reporting on project outcomes.
  • Assist in the delivery of immunisation training, mentoring and education tailored to the needs of the ACCHO Sector.
  • Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including ACCHOs, Affiliates, peak bodies and Governments to support established project objectives.   
  • Prepare project grant reports, discussion papers, and briefs.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in project management, policy and/or relevant work experience are highly desirable.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
  • Experience in a similar organisation or relevant government department will be well regarded
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position directly contributes to improving immunisation access, confidence and coverage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – ultimately supporting better community health outcomes and reducing preventable illness. Your work will make a meaningful, measurable difference.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/86j56

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Cherie Bell, Executive Director at cherie.bell@naccho.org.au 

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

Job Closing Date 2 September 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

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