The Royal Children's Hospital

Project Officer, Medical Advisor Team

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $75k - $80k/yr  •  Canberra, AU (Onsite)  •  2 months 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

The Project Officer, Medical Advisor Team supports the planning and delivery of programs led by NACCHO’s Medical Advisor Team, including the MyMedicare program. The role provides project management, coordination and secretariat support across the policy and program lifecycle, contributing to evidence‑based advice that supports Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

  • Contribute to the management and delivery of sector contracts for services, including assisting to develop requests for quotes and agreements; manage funding agreements and associated reporting on project outcomes.
  • Prepare project reports, discussion papers, and briefs.
  • Assist with the coordination, secretariat, and reporting tasks for internal and external meetings.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Experience providing practical project support, including tracking progress and preparing reports.
  • Experience supporting meetings and coordination activities, such as scheduling, agendas, minutes and stakeholder liaison.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel for everyday coordination and reporting.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (ACT).

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

To apply, please submit your resume and a one‑page cover letter 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/rl9wW

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Jason Agostino, Senior Medical Advisor at jason.agostino@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 1 May 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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