Senior Policy Officer - Economic Partnership
Position Title: Senior Policy Officer
Location: Canberra
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to apply their economic, employment and training skills and expertise to contribute to the work of the First Nations Economic Partnership.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $110,000 + 15% super
This position is being offered on a full-time maximum term contract basis, with an end date of 30 June 2030.
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
The Senior Policy Officer works under the guidance of the Assistant Director to support Coalition of Peaks to effectively participate in the First Nations Economic Partnership. This includes drafting meeting papers, briefings and reports, progressing out-of-session research and policy development and providing administrative and logistical support to Peaks Members where required.
Qualifications, technical expertise and experience required
You will have at least three years’ policy experience and a sound understanding of the factors affecting economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including economics, employment and/or training policy, programs and systems. The Senior Policy Officer also requires a demonstrated understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. You work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have the ability to adjust as priorities change.
You will be able to apply your policy, research or advocacy skills to achieve the objectives of the team. You are collaborative and a team player, who shares their knowledge and expertise with others to build capabilities across the team.
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.
Please read the attached position description (attached) for more detailed information on the Senior Policy Officer responsibilities and the selection criteria for the position.
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/senior-policy-officer-economic-partnership?keywords=coalition%20of%20peaks.