Assistant Director, Mental Health

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 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is seeking an Assistant Director Mental Health to provide leadership 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:

• Provide strategic leadership within NACCHOs Mental Health Team to improve mental health suicide prevention and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Manage and support a small team providing direction across grant administration project management and program implementation to achieve effective and accountable outcomes.
• 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 youll contribute to meaningful community focused work that supports improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Youll 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 listed above.

For more information visit our website at Homepage NACCHO or download the position description. Copy the URL:

For any questions regarding the role please contact: Thomas Quayle Director Mental Health at

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

Job Closing Date 2nd February 2026