AI Job Summary

Experience coordinating workforce and training programs (e.g. rollout and stakeholder engagement).
Experience providing project, grant, or administrative support to deliver program outputs.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly desirable).

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$80,000 AUD – $87,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Make an impact in Aboriginal health workforce development

Join a passionate, supportive team at NACCHO and help strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce through the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program.

About the Role

The Project Officer, Workforce and Training will support the coordination of workforce and training programs, including the rollout of the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including ACCHOs, ACCRTOs and Affiliates, and provide high-quality administrative and project support to ensure program deliverables are achieved on time and to standard.

Key responsibilities include:

Communicate and collaborate with program stakeholders
Provide project, grant, and administrative support
Follow NACCHO processes and maintain quality outputs
Support program reporting, data entry, and governance activities
Work both independently and collaboratively in a small, professional team

About You

You will bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce development.

You will ideally have:

VET or tertiary qualifications in administration (desirable)
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly desirable)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and meet deadlines
Proficiency with MS Word, MS Teams and data management tools
A collaborative, respectful approach with cultural awareness and integrity

How to Apply

If you are looking for a role where your work supports real outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/4xOM4

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Courtney Barker, Assistant Director, Workforce and Training at courtney.barker@naccho.org.au

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

Application closing date: 18 November 2025

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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