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 Project Officer, Prison Health Reform and Programs is a key member of the Prison Health Reform team and is responsible for delivering quality outputs and project milestones. The role requires good communication skills and attention to detail, the ability to manage competing requests, and stakeholder collaboration. The role is also responsible for supporting the design and development of this project and other ad hoc tasks, as directed.
The successful candidate will have a positive, contemporary attitude, and lead culturally responsive efforts and engagement to enable the ACCHO sector to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities experiencing cancer.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects and reform initiatives.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
- Support the establishment and ongoing coordination of a community of practice, including reporting, dashboards and briefing materials.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities to track progress and outcomes and continuous improvement.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Relevant work experience
- Experience coordinating and implementing frameworks
- Ability to manage deadlines and workload independently
- Experience in program reporting and evaluation
- Outstanding verbal and written communication 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/IwROJ
For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Peter Bligh, Director, Prison Health Reform and Programs at peter.bligh@naccho.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Closing Date 25 June 2026
