• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Employment Category: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $108,080.38 - $120,089.31 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Principal Policy Officer reports to the Policy and Strategy Manager, and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for providing high-level policy support and advice, and undertaking complex research and analysis in relation to policy matters pertaining to national and state level policies that will impact the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in WA.

As a member of the Policy, Advocacy and Strategy Team, you will support the management of AHCWA's key advocacy priorities, and provide leadership to other members of the team to determine best practices approaches to policy advocacy across a variety of topics.

You will be actively thinking about how best to participate with, and advocate on behalf of, Member Services' priorities and ambitions, as well as respond to changes in the Aboriginal health agenda to ensure core principles and needs of the Sector are considered.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

About You

As an ideal candidate, you will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (community development, social science, public health, public policy etc.) and/or have equivalent experience.

In addition:

• You must be able to demonstrate a track record of managing all aspects of policy research, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Considerable skills and practical experience in the formulation, development, analysis and evaluation of policy and legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality written, succinct materials including submissions, position papers, briefing notes, reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and adaptability in the face of change, uncertainty, and competing priorities, while being proactive in finding solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to others regarding the purpose, strategic alignment and quality of work.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and consultation skills.

For the full selection criteria, refer to the Job Description Form attached.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $108,080.38 - $120,089.31 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Kimberley Biggs, People and Culture Manager on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

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