National Indigenous Australians Agency
Rachael McMahon CPHR currently serves as Chief People Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency since December 2023. Previously, Rachael held the position of Principal Psychologist at the Australian Public Service Commission from June 2021 to December 2023 and served as Manager/Senior Psychologist at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources from 2019 to June 2021. Rachael's extensive experience in mental health includes various executive roles at ACT Health from 2012 to 2019, as well as serving as a Senior Psychologist at ACT Health from 2004 to 2012. Rachael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Australian National University, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from The Australian National University, a Master's degree in Suicidology from Griffith University, and a Master of Business Psychology from the University of Newcastle.
National Indigenous Australians Agency
At the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), we are committed to supporting aspirations of First Nations peoples and removing barriers to ensure full and equal participation in the social and economic life of Australia. We leverage our partnerships and relationships to ensure First Nations voices are heard. We support the Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon Linda Burney MP, and work to influence policy across the entire Australian Government. We liaise closely with State and Territory governments, peak bodies and service providers to ensure Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise each community is unique. Our regional presence extends across Australia with staff based in each state and territory. Our staff work collaboratively and in genuine partnership with communities to ensure policies, programs and services address their unique needs. Areas of focus include health and wellbeing, education, employment, economic development, culture and heritage, land and the environment, housing, community safety, Closing the Gap, supporting the Indigenous voice co-design process, and constitutional recognition. NIAA is a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and our people are the heart of the NIAA. The NIAA shared values support our positive, inclusive and delivery orientated culture: • We respect multiple perspectives • We are professional and act with integrity • We invest in each other’s success • We are authentic • We deliver with purpose.