Senior Program Officer, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Job at National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

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About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. We are seeking two Senior Project Officers to join our Maternal and Child Health team to help drive important initiatives that improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Role

The Senior Program Officer will play a key role in supporting our strategic priorities and engaging with government, community-controlled health services, and experts across the sector.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

Manage the FASD Advisory Group and strengthen sector engagement.
Drive awareness of FASD and expand the reach of NACCHO’s Strong Born campaign.
Engage with experts and communities to improve diagnosis, awareness, and support for people living with FASD.
Represent NACCHO, as appropriate, at meetings, conferences and events

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly desirable).
Experience in a similar organisation (NFP, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, or relevant government department).
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
A background in public health, social work, health programs, advocacy, or business administration/management.

Why Join Us?

At NACCHO, you will be part of a passionate team working to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. We offer:

A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to national health priorities.
Competitive remuneration and benefits.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV 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/O7lxW

For further information, please contact Laura Richards, Director of Maternal, Child and Ear Health at laura.richards@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 23rd January 2026

Role Type

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

Pay Rate

90000 AUD – 95000 AUD (Annum)

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 Officer, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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