The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). These services deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through negotiating and advocating with governments on health care policies, programs and system reform.
The Assistant Director, Chronic Conditions leads NACCHO’s work to improve the prevention, detection and management of chronic conditions affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role works closely with ACCHOs, communities, governments and health organisations to ensure national policies and programs reflect community priorities and work in practice.
The position leads major work across diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease, including bringing point-of-care testing under greater community control. Through this work, the role helps strengthen the ACCHO sector, improve access to effective care and influence how chronic conditions are addressed nationally.
You are a collaborative and driven individual who is committed to making a meaningful impact. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
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.
Please submit:
For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/gsNyE
For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Hayley See, Executive Director at hayley.see@naccho.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Closing Date 23 November 2026
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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.
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