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.

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 0438 100 625 orpress Apply Npw to send through your resume