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, Prison Health Reform and Programs is a key member of the Prison Health Reform team, responsible for inspiring and leading a small team, delivering high‑quality outcomes, and enabling ACCHO-led transition care models to support First Nations people exiting places of detention. The role requires excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing requests, perspectives, and priorities while working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring a positive, contemporary approach and lead culturally responsive, trauma‑informed engagement to enable corrections and health partners to make a real and sustained improvement in health outcomes for people exiting detention.

Responsibilities of this role but not limited to:

• Facilitate the co-design of ACCHO-led transition care models supporting First Nations people leaving custody.
• Oversee the implementation of the co-designed transition care programs across participating ACCHOs, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, driving continuous improvement and impact.
• Establish and sustain a national community of practice to strengthen capability and support across ACCHOs.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• Qualifications in Public Health, Project Management, Business or related discipline highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Experience coordinating and implementing frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across groups with competing priorities
• Experience managing timelines, budgets and reporting requirements

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.

For more information, visit our website at Homepage - NACCHO or download the attached position description.

For any questions regarding the role, please contact: Peter Bligh, Director, Prison Health Reform and Programs at [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Director - Prison Health Reform and Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.