Assistant Director - Policy and Strategy
Position Title: Director
Location: Canberra
Job description
The Coalition of Peaks is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to bring their skills and expertise to contribute to Closing the Gap policy reform.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $134,500 + 15% super
This position is being offered on a full-time contract basis.
It is a genuine occupational qualification of the position that it be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person. Classified under: Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)
The Role
We have two vacant Assistant Director, Policy and Strategy positions in the team.
The Assistant Director applies their policy advice, research and analysis skills to influence policy, legislation and funding reform to drive better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in line with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The Assistant Director will use their ability to interpret and communicate data to formulate policy positions, lead, write and edit policy and discussion papers, briefs and submissions to government relevant to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The expectations of the role are similar to those of an Executive Level 1 in the Australian Public Service. It is preferred that the position is based in Canberra, however, remote working will be considered for the right candidate.
About You
You will bring a solid foundation in policy analysis, research, and influencing with a demonstrated understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. You can collate, analyse and interpret data from various sources to inform and prepare research papers, reports, talking points and briefs. You effectively influence decision-making through the provision of evidence-based, strategic policy advice. You work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have the ability to adjust as priorities change.
You are a collaborative leader and team player, who shares their policy knowledge and expertise with others to build those capabilities across the team. You will bring experience in stakeholder engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, organisations and communities, and with government officials of all levels.
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation, the Coalition of Peaks is committed to growing and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in our sector. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these roles, regardless of your previous experience. The Coalition of Peaks values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being, doing and knowing as core skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of all positions in our organisation.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Visit Ethical Jobs to read more about the position and submit an application: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/coalitionofpeaks/assistant-director-policy-and-strategy-1?keywords=coalition%20of%20peaks.