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Training Coordinator, Mental Health

Mental Health • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience designing, delivering, or coordinating training, learning resources, or workforce development initiatives.
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., education, health promotion, and/or social work) is highly desirable.
  • Skilled communicator/writer and confident facilitator presenting complex information in a culturally safe manner.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$100,000 AUD – $115,000 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 Training Coordinator supports NACCHO’s flagship suicide prevention program, Culture Care Connect, by leading the development and delivery of training, resources and systems that build and support workforce capability. Working closely with the Mental Health Team and sector partners, the role identifies needs and gaps, co-designs practical tools and learning resources, and develops onboarding materials and capability-building approaches delivered through online and face-to-face methods.

 

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to: 

  • Lead the development and delivery of training, resources and systems to build the capability of the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention workforce across NACCHO programs.
  • Strengthen workforce capacity to deliver culturally and clinically safe suicide prevention coordination, aftercare and holistic social and emotional wellbeing support.
  • Lead and coordinate key workforce development initiatives, including national forums, communities of practice and the Culture Care Connect Summit.
  • Develop engagement strategies that support workforce connection, ongoing learning and wellbeing.

 

About You 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

  • Tertiary qualification in relevant education in health promotion or social work field is highly desirable.  
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and building the capability of a workforce, including through training, coaching or program delivery.
  • Experience designing, delivering or coordinating training, learning resources or workforce development initiatives.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable. 

 

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/grjZH

 

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Thomas Quayle, Director, Mental Health at Thomas.quayle@naccho.org.au

 

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

 

Job Closing Date 20 July 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

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