Senior Project Officer, Communicable Diseases

AI Job Summary

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

90000 AUD – 100000 AUD (Annum)

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 works within the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses section and will contribute supporting the delivery of program outcomes. The position provides coordination of support to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to achieve program outcomes including development and execution of funding agreements, reporting and support to the NACCO National Sexual Health and BBV Community of Practice

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

• Plan, organise and support workshops that build capacity and knowledge across the sector
• Assist in managing grants, including tracking milestones, budgets, reporting and compliance requirements
• Assisting with the preparation of program reports, briefs, papers and presentations to inform stakeholders and support decision-making
• Provide tailored support to ACCHO’s to help them meet program objectives and fulfill reporting requirements

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (such as project management or policy), or relevant work experience highly regarded
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet 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/wzSaH

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

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