Head of First Nations Health & Welfare Data & Insights

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 305,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare invites applications for the First Nations Health and Welfare Group Head, SES Band 1, based in Canberra ACT or Sydney NSW. You will lead strategy, data collection, analysis and reporting to inform national policy and Closing the Gap priorities, and build strong partnerships with government, community and research sectors.

You will champion Indigenous Data Sovereignty, guide high‑performing teams, and translate complex information into clear insights

Qualifications

• Accomplished leader with understanding of the Australian health landscape and the power of data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex information into insights.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and guiding data-driven policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, analysis and reporting of data to inform national policy and Closing the Gap.
• Build partnerships across government, community and research sectors.
• Champion Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance in all work streams.
• Direct strategic initiatives to improve health and welfare outcomes for First Nations peoples.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Job description

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare invites applications for the First Nations Health and Welfare Group Head, SES Band 1, based in Canberra ACT or Sydney NSW. You will lead strategy, data collection, analysis and reporting to inform national policy and Closing the Gap priorities, and build strong partnerships with government, community and research sectors.

You will champion Indigenous Data Sovereignty, guide high‑performing teams, and translate complex information into clear insights