About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). These services deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through negotiating and advocating with governments on health care policies, programs and system reform.

About the Role

The Project Officer National Health Reform Agreement is a key role in supporting nationally significant health reform initiatives that improve accountability, performance and outcomes across Australia's public hospital system. Working in a dynamic intergovernmental workplace, you will provide high-quality project coordination, governance and secretariat support to the NHRA Monitoring and Accountability Group (MAG), helping drive reform and system change that strengthens culturally safe and responsive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This hands-on role is ideal for a highly organised professional who thrives on coordinating meetings, managing governance activities, preparing high-quality documentation, tracking actions and supporting projects that contribute to meaningful health system reform.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

- Coordinate meeting logistics, including venues, travel arrangements, catering, virtual platforms and participant communications.
- Provide secretariat and administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas,



taking minutes and maintaining action registers.
- Assist with the coordination and collation of workplans, performance reports and other deliverables.
- Assist with stakeholder liaison by maintaining contact lists, distributing correspondence, responding to routine enquiries under guidance, and managing the central NHRA program email inbox.

About You

You are a collaborative and driven individual who is committed to making a meaningful impact. You will bring:

- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a similar organisation or role
- is highly desirable.
- A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.
- High level proficiency in Microsoft Office

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

Please submit:

- Your current resume; and
- A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining 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/BJypd

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Suzanne Michaelis, Assistant Director, National Sector Funding at ••••@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 13 November 2026

📌 Project Officer, National Health Reform Agreement (Canberra)
🏢 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
📍 Canberra