Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 14th Jan 2021
Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.
Located at one of our major cities nationally, the Policy Officer will provide support to the National Policy and Strategy Advisor and Advocacy and Research Team. This position will actively assist the team in submissions, policy papers, reports, presentations, meetings and speeches. The Policy Officer has a key role in researching and reporting on policy development, project initiatives and potential partnerships.
To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have excellent interpersonal communication skills and meet the key selection criteria outlined below.
If you thrive on activity and are looking for the next challenge as part of a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you. In return you will be offered a flexible and supportive environment as well as a number of attractive staff benefits. You will be making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia, their families and friends.
The position description can be found on our website https://www.dementia.org.au/careers.
For specific role enquiries, please contact Kylie Miskovski on [email protected], using the subject line: Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.