The Royal Children's Hospital

Senior Project Officer, Medicines Policy and Programs

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $90k - $98k/yr  •  Canberra, AU (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

NACCHO is seeking a motivated Senior Project Officer to lead and support medicines initiatives that improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 Senior Project Officer, Medicines, leads and manages projects that promote the quality use of medicines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of NACCHO’s Medicines Team, you’ll oversee key initiatives such as the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and other community led national health programs, while also maintaining and enhancing Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) resources on the NACCHO medicines webpage.

The position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to culturally safe healthcare and engage with stakeholders across Australia, particularly within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

  • Advising on program strategy, coordinating overall project operations and ensuring that any relevant contractual requirements are met.
  • Providing coordination and support for applicable steering committees and advisory groups.
  • Leading the analysis, synthesis and reporting of sector feedback to ensure materials are suitable for use within the sector
  • Managing and coordinating staff to support completion of relevant quality use of medicines related programs and projects.

About You

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

  • Tertiary qualification in health and/or experience relevant to the position
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable
  • Project management experience.
  • A valid WWVP 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

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/94mD5

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Mike Stephens, Executive Director at mike.stephens@naccho.org.au

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

Job Closing Date 6 November 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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