Senior Project Officer – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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

​​As Senior Project Officer, FASD, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering NACCHO’s maternal and child health programs, with a particular focus on the Strong Born FASD awareness program. Working closely with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), government partners, sector stakeholders and community leaders, you will support culturally safe, community-led approaches to FASD prevention and maternal and child health. 

​This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and families, while building strong partnerships, managing program activities and helping shape strategic initiatives aligned with Closing the Gap priorities.​ 

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

• Support the coordination and delivery of NACCHO’s maternal and child health programs and initiatives, with a particular focus on the Strong Born FASD awareness program. 
• Manage grants and contracts, including monitoring milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, timelines and funding obligations.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of program workplans, activity work plans, progress reports, briefing papers and correspondence.
• Support sector engagement, communications and promotion activities related to NACCHO’s maternal and child health priorities and the Strong Born FASD awareness program.

About You 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• ​​Tertiary qualifications in public health or related fields are highly desirable. 
• ​Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, maternal and child health, health promotion, social policy, advocacy or related fields will be highly regarded. 
• ​Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports, briefing papers, correspondence and other program documentation.  
• ​Demonstrated organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

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/zQTMP

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Judith Mohammed, Director, Human Resources and Learning Management Systems on judith.mohammed@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 25 August 2026