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Policy Officer

Policy Officer

Hudson AustraliaCanberra, Australia
3 days ago
Job description

Join a national peak body dedicated to improving the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a community-controlled organisation, it is governed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and peak bodies, driving collective excellence through partnerships, collaboration, and advocacy. Working within this organisation means contributing to meaningful change in a culturally safe and inclusive environment that values Indigenous knowledge and approaches.

  • The Opportunity

As a

  • Policy Officer
  • you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies that contribute to improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will engage in research, stakeholder engagement, and project support to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • Your responsibilities will include :

  • Policy Development
  • Assist in researching and analysing policy issues to contribute to the creation of policy briefs, papers, and submissions.
  • Research
  • Support data collection and analysis activities, ensuring that evidence-based insights inform policy recommendations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and forums, assisting in gathering feedback and fostering meaningful relationships.
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Help prepare reports, briefing documents, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Project Support
  • Provide assistance to policy-related projects, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and align with team objectives.
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Contribute to the team's success by sharing insights and learnings from research and engagement activities.
  • Professional Development
  • Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices, participating in skill development opportunities to enhance your expertise.
  • About You
  • You are motivated by making a meaningful impact and will bring the following qualifications, experience, and skills to the role :

  • You will use your tertiary qualifications in health
  • or relevant professional experience to contribute to policy development and implementation.
  • You will leverage your proven ability to deliver strategies
  • that achieve measurable outcomes in the not-for-profit or public policy space.
  • You will demonstrate your excellent organisational skills
  • to manage multiple tasks efficiently, even under pressure.
  • You will engage with stakeholders effectively
  • to build strong relationships and foster collaboration on policy initiatives.
  • You will support project delivery
  • by ensuring all components align with organisational goals and timelines.
  • This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities while developing your expertise in a culturally safe and inclusive organisation.

    For more information contact Emma Grant on 0438 100 625

    Applications clise 24th Jan 2025

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