Director - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adviser
1 day ago
Role Overview
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking a candidate that is passionate about using their skills and knowledge to realise health benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and communities. They will guide and influence policy development and programmes design across NHMRC, supporting agency efforts to co‑design with community as we contribute to Closing the Gap.
The work is challenging, engaging, and involves collaboration with all levels of NHMRC and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, health organisations and communities. As a high performing individual, our ideal candidate will use their cultural knowledge and health policy experience to deliver outcomes and provide strategic advice to peers and NHMRC’s senior executive.
A sound communicator, they will drive positive change and equity outcomes through NHMRC’s investment in research and community health guidance. Of note, they will use their leadership and project management skills as they work with the NHMRC – MRFF Indigenous Advisory Group and progress other initiatives with their team and agency peers.
This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is available as a non‑ongoing vacancy for 12 months. A merit pool may be established for use in filling any future ongoing or non‑ongoing vacancies that may arise.
The role is available in Canberra or Melbourne.
Applications close 11:30 PM AEDT Sunday, 7 December 2025.
For further information about NHMRC and the role, please go to https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/careers
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