Are you a highly experienced senior policy expert with exceptional cultural competency, looking for an opportunity to contribute to Closing the Gap policy reform?

The Coalition of Peaks Policy and Secretariat Team (CoP Secretariat) is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Policy Advisor to join the team and we want to hear from you.

About the organisation

The Coalition of Peaks is a representative body of more than 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations and members who have come together to Close the Gap, in partnership with Australian governments.

We share a belief that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a meaningful say on policies and programs related to Closing the Gap through formal partnerships with Australian governments at all levels.

The CoP Secretariat Team supports the work of the Coalition of Peaks, providing high level and comprehensive policy and strategic advice to Peaks Members, to support the implementation and monitoring of actions in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

About the role

The Senior Policy Advisor works closely with Peaks Members and Australian governments to research and develop strategic policy advice. They engage with stakeholders, formulate policy positions, prepare discussion papers, briefs and submissions to government relevant to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The role focusses on Priority Reform 1, but will be required to engage with matters across the full scope of the Agreement.

The position is Canberra based and will be offered as a full-time, ongoing role. The expectations of the role are similar to those of an Executive Level 2 in the Australian Public Service.

About you

You’ll have excellent skills in the development of policy, including the research and analysis of complex, culturally-sensitive policy issues. You will bring proven experience in stakeholder engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, organisations and communities, and with government officials of all levels.

You will be a strategic and creative thinker, with a high level of personal drive and integrity.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role please contact Megan Boyd via email at [email protected] or Candice Catterall at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Policy Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For general information about the Coalition of Peaks visit our website.

What’s on offer

• Generous not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits (up to $18,550)
• Job satisfaction including excellent opportunities to grow one’s skills
• 15% Superannuation

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A position description is attached.