Senior Policy & Research Officer - Our Booris Our Way - [Archived Advertisement]

Senior Policy & Research Officer - Our Booris Our Way

• Full time 
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Salary $109,966 + 11.5% super & salary packaging options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Do you want to work in an organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about delivering excellent policy, research, and advocacy? Do you enjoy finding creative ways to ensure your work has impact? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children is growing quickly and continues to expand its policy team as it takes on many exciting systemic advocacy and research projects that will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

The Position: 

The Senior Policy and Research Officer – Our Booris Our Way will support children’s policy outcomes by delivering high quality policy, operational and secretariat functions for the Our Booris Our Way Implementation Oversight Committee. The position will support the Committee to understand and provide advice to the ACT Government on implementing the recommendations from the Our Booris Our Way Review. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates capability to work effectively to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to progress policy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Has previous experience in policy development, social research and/or advocacy
• Has strong writing skills, including developing reports, submissions and papers, and has demonstrated capacity to research, analyse, understand and write concisely about complex social policy issues
• Has strong project management skills including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement project work plans and meet deadlines.

About the Organisation: 

Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.

SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:

• Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy and sector representation
• Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency
• Support for sector development, membership, and networking

What we can offer you: 

• Inclusive and positive team culture
• As a charitable organisation our staff benefit from Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations).
• Salary sacrifice - Superannuation and car (new and old)
• Leave loading and extended leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal and external professional learning and development opportunities
• Top up parental leave benefits
• We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial and professional counselling and coaching service.

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/ 

Initial inquiries to Recruitment by recruitment@snaicc.org.au using the subject line: SNAICC Senior Policy & Research Officer

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Please note that the job ad may close early if we find a successful candidate. If you feel that you are a good fit for the role, please put through an application as soon as possible. 

Applications close: Monday 19th August 2024

To apply, please email recruitment@snaicc.org.au and attach:

• A cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
• A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position

A full Position Description can be found on our website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us/. Please take a moment to review the document before applying.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that the minimum requirement for these positions is that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a current employee Working with Children Check.

Please ensure you email your application to recruitment@snaicc.org.au or apply online.

SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.

SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.