The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the peak body in Aboriginal health, representing over 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in urban, regional and remote Australia. The Secretariat in Canberra has responsibility for the coordination and development of policies and programs under the direction of the NACCHO Board.

National Aboriginal Smoking Project

Do you want to be a part of a growing and dynamic research team with the potential to make a real difference to people’s lives? Smoking is responsible for 20% of Aboriginal deaths and one sixth of the health gap between Aboriginal and other Australians.

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and the Menzies School of Health Research will be undertaking a Project named “Talking About the Smokes” (TATS) This is a national project which will involve sites from all over Australia commencing in August 2011 to December 2013.

Two positions (readvertised) are available at the NACCHO Secretariat in Canberra:

REGIONAL COORDINATORS (TATS) (two positions)
Two year contract
Base Salary: $65,000 - $68,000
(+ 9% super + A/L loading and salary packaging based on qualifications and experience)
Job Description and Selection Criteria

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Applications for the Positions above close COB:  30 January 2012
Send applications marked ‘Confidential’ to: 
Donna Ah Chee NACCHO CEO, P.O. Box 5120, BRADDON  ACT 2612

Or by email to: donna@naccho.org.au

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Applications should address the selection criteria and include a work history, qualifications and contacts for two referees, preferably including at least one from an Aboriginal person.

If you have a commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people we would like to hear from you. An understanding of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector would be an advantage

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The previously advertised positions below have closed.

Senior Aboriginal Public Health Medical Officer

NACCHO is seeking to appoint a Senior Aboriginal Public Health Medical Officer based at the NACCHO Secretariat in Canberra.  The role will be responsible for co-ordinating national sector activity related to public health measures.  National public health coordination is a core business of the NACCHO Secretariat.

The role is broad and encompasses leading and promoting the public health network within NACCHO as well as providing Aboriginal leadership and coordination to the National Public Health Medical Officer’s Group.

Salary: An attractive remuneration package including salary packaging is offered.

Position Description

For further information contact Donna Ah Chee, CEO on 02 6248 0644 or email donna@naccho.org.au.

Applications closed at COB on 25 November 2011.

Applications marked ‘Confidential’ to:
Donna Ah Chee
CEO – NACCHO
PO Box 5120
BRADDON ACT 2612
Or by email to: donna@naccho.org.au

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For other information about NACCHO positions please contact NACCHO on 02 6248 0644 or admin@naccho.org.au

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