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 Assistant Director, Mental Health provides leadership to small team to deliver and drive national mental health, suicide prevention and social and emotional wellbeing initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape strategic policy and program delivery, advocate on complex and sensitive issues, and strengthen community controlled mental health programs across the ACCHO sector.
Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:
- Supervise and support the NACCHO Mental Health team across a range of activities.
- Lead and support delivery of national mental health programs, including NACCHO’s flagship suicide prevention initiative, Culture Care Connect.
- Deliver timely, accurate and evidence‑based policy and program advice on complex, sensitive and often stigmatised issues, and advocate strongly for NACCHO positions across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, government departments, advisory groups and sector partners.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in relevant health or social work field is highly desirable.
- Experience managing staff and teams.
- Experience at level in a similar organisation or role is essential.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
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
Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) addressing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
For more information, visit our website at Homepage – NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/VUzXd
For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Thomas Quayle, Director, Mental Health at Thomas.quayle@naccho.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Closing Date 13th July 2026
