About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). These services provide comprehensive primary health care to over half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationwide, addressing health and wellbeing holistically from community empowerment to individual treatments.

NACCHO advocates for ACCHOs by working with governments and stakeholders on healthcare policies, programs, and system reforms. Key focus areas include chronic disease management, preventative health, mental health, social and emotional well-being, and the cultural determinants of health.

This is an exciting time for health sector reform, and NACCHO plays a critical role in driving progress, particularly through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

About the Role

The National Immunisation Coordinator will provide a national leadership and coordination role responsible for the development of an immunisation training, education and mentoring program. This is a new role developed to support NACCHO’s new immunisation initiative. The position will work closely with the Director, Immunisations, and broader Immunisation team to ensure seamless advice and support is provided to the Sector regarding immunisation priorities.

This position will also work closely with NACCHO Affiliates to support the ACCHO Sector’s access to immunisation training to increase the workforce’s capacity to deliver immunisations to increase national immunisation rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of national immunisation training and education program.
• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the immunisation training being delivered to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting immunisation practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Work in collaboration with stakeholders in the Sector, including ACCHSs, affiliates, peak bodies and government.
• Provide timely contributions to NACCHO’s broader work requirements including reporting, discussion papers, briefs, annual reports and presentations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Australian Immunisation Program Schedule, including catch-up immunisations and cold-chain management processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the immunisation policy context, available accredited immunisation courses and clinical immunisation resources.
• Experience developing and implementing health promotion projects or policies and programs is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and advocacy abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

What we Offer:

• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• A dynamic workplace where your work truly matters.
• Regular national travel.

If you are passionate about developing and leading meaningful projects and making a change in public health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. For further information, contact NACCHO at Sarah Patrick, Director Strategic Infrastructure Projects at [email protected].

For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/AHat0

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Job Closing Date: 2 April 2025