Project Officer, Mental Health

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite, Canberra-based
• Employment Type: Maximum-term Contract

About NACCHO

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

As a Project Officer, you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery across multiple funding streams, including NACCHOs flagship suicide prevention program, Culture Care Connect. You will support grant management processes to improve health and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or communities is highly desirable

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.
• Prepare project grant reports, discussion papers, and briefs.
• Support secretariat duties for the NACCHO CCC Advisory Group and other governance structures as required.

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 peoples is highly desirable
• Experience working in a similar organisation is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in relevant health field is highly desirable.
• 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/2wgvx

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 30 November 2026