Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Mar 2024
The Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO) is seeking a Communications and Project Officer who is passionate about improving public policy. They will be primarily responsible for writing content and managing digital communications to support the goals of APO and our clients.
The role will also involve supporting APO’s work to understand our audience, user experience and impact including assisting with the annual Subscriber Survey, metrics reporting and co-design of projects to facilitate evidence-informed policy.
We are looking for someone who loves learning new skills and is passionate about building engagement with public policy and research. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to excel their skills and make an impact in improving public policy in Australia.
Job Location: Melbourne in office or Canberra working from home
Reports to: APO Director
Role Type: 0.6-1FTE, 6-month contract
APO is an open access evidence platform that makes public policy and research – published by organisations – accessible and useable. We provide free weekly newsletter updates on the latest releases and a searchable repository of more than 40,000 resources.
APO also provides a number of services to support our work:
In this role you will work closely with a small team who are passionate about making research and policy accessible to support evidence-based policy- and decision-making.
APO sits within the Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) – a Melbourne-based foundation dedicated to strengthening Australia’s democracy and enhancing public administration. Our goal is for Australian governments to be more effective, transparent and accountable. SMF supports practical programs that deliver tangible progress, and our work is motivated solely by the long-term public good. Our approach is non-partisan and undertaken in cooperation with all sides of politics.
Through the following responsibilities, the Communications and Project Officer will be contributing to APO’s goals of understanding and increasing our audience to maximise our impact on improving public policy in Australia.
Qualifications
Experience, Knowledge & Attributes
The Susan McKinnon Foundation is supportive of diversity in all its forms and strives to maintain an inclusive team environment. Please notify us if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process – we’ll do our best to find a solution.
To submit your application, please send your cover letter, resume and preferred location (either Melbourne or Canberra), via the Apply Now link.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy at [email protected], using the subject line: Communications and Project Officer - Melbourne / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.