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As we grow, so does our impact. Join the next phase of our journey.
At the Coalition of Peaks, we’re driving one of the most ambitious efforts this country has seen - a shared commitment between all governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives to close the gap in life outcomes.
Our work is built on a landmark agreement – the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – led by Pat Turner AM, the Lead Convenor of the Coalition of Peaks, which puts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the heart of policy and decision-making.
Now, as our impact grows, so too must our team. With real excitement, we’re looking for passionate, highly skilled people who want to work on the edge of transformation – and contribute to lasting, community-led change.
From health and justice to early childhood and economic development, the Coalition of Peaks is shifting how governments work with our communities. The work we do is high-level, systemic reform grounded in deep cultural strength and lived experience.
Sound like your thing?
We're hiring now. A range of roles are available – permanent and fixed-term, based in Canberra with flexible options available.
Applicant FAQs
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Some roles are identified, and others are open to all applicants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles.
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It is preferred that applicants are based in our head office in Canberra. We offer flexible work arrangements for the right candidates.
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We're looking for people with a strong skillset, a passion for systems change, and a commitment to community-led reform.
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We’re hiring across multiple functions - including policy, engagement, project coordination, and communications. See individual listings for details.
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It’s high-impact, purpose-driven work in a small, collaborative, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led team. You’ll be working on national policy reform that’s grounded in community insights.
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Show us your values, your experience working with or for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and your commitment to change. Strong writing and communication skills are required.
Current job openings
Policy Officer – Policy & Impact
Are you a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing? Want to shape national policy in a values-driven organisation?
Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. We work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples enjoy the highest attainable standard of mental health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Policy Officer to lead critical policy initiatives that reflect the voices, aspirations, and cultural strengths of our communities. You’ll play a key role in influencing national policy, government decision-making, and driving systemic change – while working alongside a dedicated team driven by purpose, culture, and impact.
What you’ll bring:
Strong experience in policy development and systems advocacy (ideally in health, mental health or Indigenous Affairs)
Exceptional writing, research, and analysis skills
A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to lead complex projects
Cultural competency and a genuine commitment to self-determination
Senior Policy Officer – SEWB Policy Partnership
Are you a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing? Want to shape national policy in a values-driven organisation?
Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. We work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples enjoy the highest attainable standard of mental health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Senior Policy Officer to lead critical policy initiatives that reflect the voices, aspirations, and cultural strengths of our communities. You’ll play a key role in influencing national policy, government decision-making, and driving systemic change – while working alongside a dedicated team driven by purpose, culture, and impact.
What you’ll do:
The Senior Policy Officer – SEWB Policy Partnership plays a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of policies and strategies that improves the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership. You will engage in research, policy analysis, project management and stakeholder consultations to contribute to evidence-based policy recommendations and reports.
What you’ll bring:
Strong experience in policy development and systems advocacy (ideally in health, mental health or Indigenous Affairs)
Exceptional writing, research, and analysis skills
A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to lead complex projects
Cultural competency and a genuine commitment to self-determination
Operations Manager
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on bringing structure and order to work? Do you have a knack for solving problems before they even arise? We’re looking for an Operations Manager to make our systems, people, and processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Gayaa Dhuwi is looking for an Operations Manager.
As Operations Manager, you’ll work closely with executive leadership to ensure the day-to-day operations are running efficiently, compliantly, and aligned with our long-term goals.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and within the not-for-profit sector.
Tertiary qualifications in health and/or relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated relevant experience developing and implementing strategies that produce tangible and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills, with proven ability to work under pressure.
Director, National Sector Strengthening
The Director, National Sector Strengthening, is a pivotal leadership role within the Coalition of Peaks Policy and Secretariat, overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of sector strengthening plans to drive better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in line with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Leading a small, dedicated team, the Director drives cross-sector collaboration, guides a national Community of Practice and provides strategic advice to Peaks Members and governments to increase capacity, sustainability, and coverage of community-controlled organisations.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:
Providing strategic oversight and guidance to Peaks Members in the management of existing sector strengthening plans, including monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on their implementation.
Providing strategic leadership in the development of new sector strengthening plans, in collaboration with Peaks Members, as identified in the Closing the Gap Implementation Plan.
Leading the sector Community of Practice to share knowledge, tools and facilitate learning towards increased service delivery, coverage and capacity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-controlled organisations.
Assistant Director, National Sector Strengthening
The Assistant Director, National Sector Strengthening plays a vital leadership role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled peak organisations to implement sector strengthening plans under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Working closely with the Director and leading a small, high-performing team, the Assistant Director is responsible for driving collaboration, capacity-building, and impact measurement across national initiatives.
This position is central to facilitating Communities of Practice, developing strategic guidance and policy resources, and ensuring consistent support for Coalition of Peaks Members as they develop and deliver their sector plans. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, cultural competence, and the ability to navigate complex policy environments to influence systemic reform. This is an opportunity to work alongside national leaders and contribute directly to structural change that empowers First Nations communities.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:
Supporting Peaks Members in the day-to-day management of existing sector strengthening plans, including monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on their implementation.
Supporting Peaks Members to develop new sector strengthening plans as identified in the Closing the Gap Implementation Plan.
Supporting the Director to lead the sector Community of Practice to share knowledge, tools and facilitate learning towards increased service delivery, coverage and capacity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-controlled organisations.
