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 Senior Advisor, RHD supports NACCHO’s national work to reduce the inequitable burden of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Working as part of the RHD Team, the role contributes to policy analysis, prepares briefing materials, monitors emerging research, and assists with stakeholder engagement across national initiatives. You will ensure that all work is grounded in ACCHO sector expertise, community priorities, lived experience, and the principles of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The role also involves supporting cross team collaboration, preparing documentation for governance and advisory groups, and contributing to a culturally safe and respectful team environment. Some travel may be required
Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Essential experience
Desirable experience
Capabilities & values
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 the selection criteria listed above.
For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL: https://shorturl.at/DMLx7
For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Claire O’Neill, Director, Rheumatic Heart Disease at claire.oneill@naccho.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Closing Date 24th February 2026
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
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.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
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In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
