The Royal Children's Hospital

Project Officer, Emerging Leaders and Governance Training Program

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $80k - $90k/yr  •  Canberra, AU (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job 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

This position supports the delivery of the Emerging Leaders Governance and Executive Leadership Training and Support Program, an initiative designed to strengthen leadership capability across the ACCO/ACCHO sector. The role contributes to building and supporting the next generation of leaders through the coordination and delivery of governance workshops in partnership with state and territory affiliates, NACCHO staff and pro bono legal professionals. The position also supports the implementation of a residential leadership program for emerging leaders, delivered by a specialist external provider.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

  • Support the management of operational aspects of project, including scheduling workshops and meetings, coordinating travel and accommodation, arranging venues and catering, preparing materials, preparing minutes, and managing invitations and communications.
  • Prepare progress reports, briefing papers and presentations on a range of project activities for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive participant attendance and engagement and monitor workshop outcomes and participant feedback to inform continuous improvement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Tertiary qualification in governance or equivalent is highly desirable
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
  • Demonstrated experience in organising and coordinating workshops and prioritising workloads
  • Experience working in the organisational governance – specifically in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health (ACCH) sector is highly desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A valid WWCC clearance and National Police Check, or ability to obtain

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/zLLy7

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Cherie Bell, Executive Director at cherie.bell@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 1 September 2026

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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