AI Job Summary

Experience managing staff and teams, including supervision and delegating tasks.
Experience with grants processes, developing grant guidelines/agreements and conducting financial assessments.
Tertiary qualifications in project management, policy, or relevant work experience are highly desirable.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

105000 AUD – 115000 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 Senior Program Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of the Enhanced Syphilis Response (ESR) program. Though the program has a primary focus on syphilis the Program provides support to Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations to increase the sexual health workforce to address all Sexually Transmissible Infections (STls) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

Manage program grant activities, including contributing to the development of grant guidelines and agreements
Lead a small team and oversee funding agreement management.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of relevant training resources and communication campaigns.
Contribute to the preparation of program reports, discussions papers, briefs, and presentations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in project management, policy, or relevant work experience would be highly desirable.
Experience managing staff and teams
Experience with grants processes including financial assessments
Strong communication and organisational skills

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

Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) 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/ElowV

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Monica Kempster, Director, Sexual Health and BBV at monica.kempster@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 8th 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

Senior Program Manager, Enhanced Syphilis Response Program

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