Ability First Australia (AFA) is a national strategic alliance representing leading not‐for‐profit disability service providers. AFA advocates for a sustainable, high‐quality disability supports system that enables inclusive communities and positive outcomes for people with disability. AFA plays a central role in shaping national policy discourse and reform implementation across the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the broader disability ecosystem.
Role Overview
As Director of Policy, you will lead the development and articulation of Ability First Australia's policy agenda across the disability and NDIS reform landscape. You will provide strategic leadership on complex policy, funding, regulatory and system reform issues, ensuring AFA's policy positions are evidence‐based, credible and reflective of the operational realities of registered not‐for‐profit disability providers. The position works closely with AFA members, government, regulators and advocacy colleagues to influence decision‐making and advance outcomes for the disability sector.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and articulation of AFA's policy agenda across the disability and NDIS reform landscape.
* Provide strategic leadership on complex policy, funding, regulatory and system reform issues.
* Ensure policy positions are evidence‐based, credible and reflective of operational realities of not‐for‐profit disability providers.
* Collaborate with AFA members, government, regulators and advocacy colleagues to influence decision‐making and advance outcomes for the disability sector.
Qualifications
* Experience working in complex reform and regulatory environments within the disability, human services or care sector.
* Credibility with government, regulators and sector leaders.
* Ability to produce evidence‐based policy positions and high‐impact submissions.
* Strong focus on policy development and managing sensitive issues under significant pressure.
* Integrity, judgement, resilience and an outcomes focus.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to engender trust and respect.
* Intellectual rigor and strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
EEO Statement
AFA is an inclusive employer and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Applications close 11:30pm Monday 29 June 2026.
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