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Grants and Program Operations Coordinator, Cancer


Job Location:

Canberra - Australia

Yearly Salary: AUD 85000 - 95000
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peakbodyrepresenting148 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 Grants and Program Operations Coordinator supports the delivery of the NACCHO Cancer Program and national cancer initiatives aligned with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan. The role is responsible for coordinating grants management funding agreements contracts implementation tracking payments reporting and operational support across multiple Cancer Program streams while contributing to continuous improvement of systems workflows and governance processes in a fast-paced environment. The position works in close collaboration with ACCHOs Affiliates government agencies and internal teams to support culturally safecommunity-led approaches that improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

  • Coordinate grant management and operational activities across Cancer Program funding streams and initiatives.
  • Support administration and monitoring of funding agreements contracts deliverables milestones acquittals and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee implementation tracking payment coordination contract timelines and follow-up with ACCHOs and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with ACCHOs regarding funding requirements reporting obligations implementation progress and operational support needs.

About You

To succeed in this role you will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in project management business administration public health health administration or a related field are desirable.
  • Experience in grants management contracts administration or program/project coordination
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities timelines and workstreams.
  • Experience tracking reporting funding milestones deliverables and payments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to identify and support improvements to operational systems and workflows.

Why Join Us

At NACCHO youll contribute to meaningful communityfocused work that supports improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Youll 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:

For any questionsregardingthe role please contact:Charlotte Ratu Director Cancer at

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

Job Closing Date:2 July 2026


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