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Senior Policy Officer

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

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The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 143 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally. As an act of self-determination, these services attend to all matters affecting health and wellbeing spanning transformative community empowerment through to individual health treatments and continuity of care.

NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting the work of ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people overall through negotiating and advocating with Governments on health care policies and programs and systems reform. These issues range in variety from chronic disease management, preventative health strategies, telehealth, mental health and social and emotional well-being, listing of Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) to the social and cultural determinants of health.

NACCHO’s partnerships with governments and non-government organisations include: The Department of Health, National Disability Insurance Agency, Department of Social Services, National Mental Health Commission, Vision Australia, Royal College of General Practitioners and Gaaya Dhuwi. These partnerships greatly contribute to significantly enhancing the quality and accessibility of health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It is a very interesting and transformative time across the health sector. NACCHO has been driving systems reform in the context of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and recent budget announcements.

About the role:

This role provides evidence-based policy expertise to support the community-controlled sector on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This will be achieved through the delivery of high-quality research, analysis and policy setting, including future forecasting, contributing to the development and implementation of NACCHO’ strategies and policies.

In an evolving primary health care environment, our policy focus includes but is not limited to:

  • Chronic disease
  • Communicable disease
  • Maternal and Child health
  • Mental health
  • Disability and Aged Care
  • Best practice models of care, clinical governance and clinical standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Promoting, developing, and expanding the provision of health and wellbeing services through local ACCHOs.
  • Liaising with organisations and governments within both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on health and wellbeing policy and planning issues.
  • Representation and advocacy relating to health service delivery, health information, research, public health, health financing and health programs.
  • Working nationally with Affiliates.
  • Managing strategic programs to support and strengthen the work of ACCHOs in delivering holistic health approaches.
  • Coordinating and/or representing and advocating for NACCHO’s and network partner’s participation in and ongoing contribution to Departmental and non-government committees, working groups, seminars, or conferences to leverage and advocate for improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Driving the communication and advocacy of the NACCHO policies and strategic direction.

Type of person NACCHO is seeking:

NACCHO is seeking a motivated individual who has:

  • a strong background in public, social and/or health policy – working in policy development, analysis, review and implementation.
  • strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
  • the ability to think strategically and analytically.
  • the ability to deliver policy initiatives and projects to the required standards and timeframes.
  • outstanding writing skills including the ability to present complex and technical information in a simple and clear manner, and tailor written material to different audiences.
  • strong verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail.
  • excellent stakeholder management skills across a range of settings and an ability to collaborate and influence at senior levels.
  • a results-driven approach to work.
  • the ability to be flexible and resilient.

Qualifications:

  • Qualifications in a relevant discipline will be well regarded.

Experience:

  • Experience in a similar organisation or relevant government department will be well regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience in policy and/or programs is required.

Clearances:

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Clearance.

Enquires:

Enquiries regarding this position are to be submitted via email to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

NACCHO reserve the right to appoint to the position prior to the closing date.

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