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Senior Policy Officer - First Nations Disability The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Limited (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health in South Australia at state and national levels. Our primary role is to be the health voice for all Aboriginal people in South Australia. We achieve this by advocating for the community and supporting workers through our Member Services with appropriate Aboriginal health programs based on a holistic perspective of health. AHCSA strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values lived experience, community connection, and diverse perspectives. About the role Contract until end of February 2027 | 1.0 FTE The Senior Policy Officer, First Nations Disability is responsible for leading the development, coordination and advocacy of NDIS-related policy advice to improve access, participation and culturally safe service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. This role draws on the nationally co-designed Project Plan between NDIA, NACCHO and Affiliates to: Analyse national and jurisdictional disability policy settings Identify systemic barriers impacting Scheme uptake Develop evidence-informed, culturally grounded policy positions Provide high-level briefings and advice to NACCHO Executive, Board and NDIA Support community-controlled co-design aligned with Closing the Gap Priority Reforms Key Responsibilities Lead policy research, analysis and development of position papers and submissions Provide high-level strategic advice and briefings to senior leadership and external stakeholders Drive culturally safe stakeholder engagement and co-design processes Align deliverables with the nationally agreed Project Plan Strengthen sector capability through knowledge sharing and policy tools Monitor, evaluate and report on policy impact using data-informed analysis Required Experience & Skills Experience in disability and NDIS policy Experience developing culturally safe, community-led approaches Strong policy research, analysis and advisory skills Ability to manage complex and sensitive policy matters Experience translating policy into practical programs and service delivery Ability to analyse data and develop clear, evidence-based advice Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with strong cultural competence Experience in an advisory or representative role Experience liaising and advocating with senior stakeholders across government and the community-controlled sector Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and co-design experience within the disability or NDIS sector Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities Relevant qualification in Public Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Disability Studies, Indigenous Health or related field Benefits of working at AHCSA The opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal health services across South Australia Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits through Maxxia Generous leave provisions with extra paid leave over the Christmas break Employee Assistance Program through ACCESS Work-life balance and professional development support 17.5% Leave Loading Special Conditions National Police Check and Working with Children Check required Out-of-hours work may be required How to apply Apply via SEEK with: A current resume A cover letter addressing the Statement of Key Responsibilities and Person Specification For the full Job and Person Specification, visit:date: 5 PM, 17th March 2026. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The position may be filled prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr