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Project Officer, National Health Reform Agreement

Communications and National Sector Funding • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Provide secretariat/admin for working groups: scheduling meetings, agendas, minutes, and action registers.
  • Coordinate logistics: venues, travel arrangements, catering, and participant communications/virtual platforms.
  • Maintain accurate records and support stakeholder liaison: contact lists, correspondence, enquiries, and central inbox.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

75000 AUD – 85000 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 Project Officer will work within the National Health Reform Agreement Team, contributing to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position requires initiative and a strong work ethic to assist with the development, implementation and coordination of National health Reform Agreement monitoring and accountability working groups, in collaboration with senior team members and key stakeholders.

  

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to: 

  • Providing secretariat and administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and maintaining action registers.
  • Coordinating meeting logistics, including venues, travel arrangements, catering and participant communications.
  • Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and document registers.
  • Assisting with stakeholder liaison by maintaining contact lists, distributing correspondence, responding to routine enquiries, and managing central email inbox.

 

About You 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

  • Tertiary qualifications in Administration or a related field are highly desirable.
  • Experience at level in a similar organisation is highly desirable.
  • 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.

 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your resume and a one‑page cover letter 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/hlhT0

 

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Suzanne Michaelis, Assistant Director, National Sector Funding at suzanne.michaelis@naccho.org.au

 

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

 

Job Closing Date 19 May 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