Make real impact. Drive change in mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

NACCHO represents 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services delivering vital care to over half of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're leading health reform under the Closing the Gap agreement—this is your chance to be part of it.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Officer to join our Mental Health team. You will

• Lead delivery of key programs, including our flagship Culture Care Connect suicide prevention initiative.
• Provide secretariat support, prepare briefings, training resources and communication campaigns.
• Manage grants, reporting, and support program rollout across the ACCHO sector.
• Collaborate with internal teams, ACCHOs, and government partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in program or project delivery (health or policy preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of, or experience working with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly regarded).
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (desirable).

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team driving meaningful change. This is your chance to support strong, community-led health solutions.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

For further information, contact NACCHO at Kellie Stephanson, Director Mental Health at ​​ [email protected].

For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the position description by copying this URL: https://rb.gy/hrnxuv

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

Job Closing Date: 14 May 2025