• West End, Brisbane (with some travel across Queensland)
• Full-time – 38 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract until 30 December 2026

About the Role

ECCQ is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Policy Officer to lead impactful policy and advocacy work supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across Queensland.

In this role, you will drive community-informed policy development, undertake research and analysis, and contribute to systemic reform initiatives that strengthen inclusive services and outcomes. Working closely with community leaders, government stakeholders and sector partners, you will play a key role in elevating lived experience and influencing decision-making.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and strengthen ECCQ’s role as Queensland’s multicultural peak body.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks includes but is not limited to:

Policy Development & Research

• Conduct research and analysis on issues impacting CALD communities
• Prepare high-quality submissions, briefing notes and reports
• Analyse government policy and identify reform opportunities

Advocacy & Strategic Influence

• Support evidence-based advocacy initiatives
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement across government and sector
• Identify emerging issues and systemic barriers

Network & Stakeholder Support

• Support key networks including Youth Ethnic Network (YEN) and Women’s Ethnic Network (WEN)
• Coordinate meetings, communications and advocacy contributions

Community Engagement & Consultation

• Design and facilitate consultations, forums and engagement activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with multicultural communities and stakeholders
• Ensure lived experience informs policy and advocacy priorities

Communication & Collaboration

• Work across teams to translate policy into accessible communications
• Support public messaging, campaigns and stakeholder engagement

About You

You are a strategic thinker with strong policy expertise and a passion for working with diverse communities. You will demonstrate:

• Experience in policy development, research, advocacy or community engagement
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Cultural capability and commitment to inclusion
• Strong relationship management skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach

Highly regarded:

• Experience in the community, government or not-for-profit sector
• Experience working with CALD communities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Public Policy, Social Sciences, Law or related), or equivalent experience
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Ability to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join ECCQ?

• Contribute to meaningful work supporting multicultural communities
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation
• Influence policy and advocacy at a state level
• Work with diverse communities across Queensland

About ECCQ

Established in 1976, ECCQ has a long and proud history of leading and contributing to the development of Queensland as a successful multicultural society. ECCQ’s focus is supporting and advocating for the needs, interests and contributions of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Queensland and providing culturally inclusive health services, information and education. We believe that everyone, irrespective of their background, should be able to participate in and contribute to all aspects of Australian life.

ECCQ is supporting Queensland’s growth into an inclusive and harmonious community – for everyone to enjoy and participate in. ECCQ continues to be the reference point for ethnic community representation in Queensland.

• Get up to $15,900 of your income tax-free through Salary Packaging.

• Great team with diverse and inclusive culture.

• Employee Assistance Program – EAP

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

We value a diverse workforce and strive to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and enabling to people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities and from people with a disability. Only Shortlisted applicants may be contacted. No agencies please.