About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). These services provide comprehensive primary health care to over half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationwide, addressing health and wellbeing holistically from community empowerment to individual treatments.

NACCHO advocates for ACCHOs by working with governments and stakeholders on healthcare policies, programs, and system reforms. Key focus areas include chronic disease management, preventative health, mental health, social and emotional well-being, and the cultural determinants of health.

This is an exciting time for health sector reform, and NACCHO plays a critical role in driving progress, particularly through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join NACCHO as a Senior Policy Advisor. You will provide high-level, advice and advocacy on complex and sensitive policy matters that contribute to NACCHO’s and stakeholders’ strategic policy direction.

They oversee the provision of complex correspondence and documentation for the Executive, Board and other stakeholders and maintain accurate records of discussions and decisions. They also work under broad direction and use initiative to lead and advance the development of high-quality policy advice.

This role provides evidence-based policy expertise to support the community-controlled sector improve access and utilisation of disability supports and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. This will be achieved through the delivery of high-quality research and sector consultation, analysis and policy setting, including contributing to the development and implementation of NACCHO’s strategies and policies.

Key Responsibilities and Selection Criteria:

• Liaising with organisations and governments within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on NDIS and disability policy and strategy issues.
• Reviewing policy papers, submissions, published evidence and stakeholder input to formulate policy positions and recommendations.
• Drafting policy frameworks and translating policy directions into program frameworks and/or implementation strategies.
• Preparing policy advice and complex correspondence for executive-level audiences, including briefings, talking points and evidence to enquiries.
• Representing the organisation at external meetings, working groups and other forums, presenting evidence-based information and advocating agreed policy positions in the disability policy areas.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline will be well regarded.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about developing and executing high level disability and NDIS policies with advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing the Key Selection Criteria

For further information, contact NACCHO at Thea Dunkley, Director Disability and VET Workforce at [email protected], visit our website at Homepage, using the subject line: Senior Policy Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs, - NACCHO or download the position description. 

A position description is attached.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!