Junior & Senior Policy Officer

Fantastic opportunity to contribute within an independent organisation with a focus on developing and supporting culturally strong, locally run indigenous community programs around Australia and fund education and research on healing.

As Senior Policy Officer within the Operations Team, you will:

- Work closely with, and to, the Operations Director and/or the CEO providing high level advice on issues and other activities including support and representation at organisational events;
- Provide high level assistance on selected policy areas impacting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Peoples from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including providing intellectual, analytical and creative input into developing policies relating to Aboriginal
- In consultation with the Operations Director and/or the CEO, identify, prepare and complete selected consultations with communities and other stakeholders;
- In collaboration with the Operations Director and/or the CEO, provide input, write and collate submissions and other documents;
- Provide guidance to Junior Policy Officer; and
- Other administration duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Motivation and commitment to cultural diversity and its associated values;
- Experience of government processes, how NGOs work, and the advocacy and policy development process;
- High level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong research skills and the capacity to evaluate, synthesise and critically analyse complex issues;
- High level communication and interpersonal skills and experience, including exemplary written skills demonstrated through policy, submission, correspondence and/or report drafting;
- High level consultative skills, including the ability to deal with tact with a wide range of stakeholders, many of whom may be of culturally, linguistically, racially or religiously diverse backgrounds;
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively;
- Flexiblilty and the ability to adapt within an ever changing environment; and
- Ability to monitor and manage the adherence to process and procedures.

*Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply for this position*