• SNAICC- Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
• Full Time | 2 Year term (Possible Renewal)
• Melbourne (Preferable)
• $90k-$98k + super + salary sacrificing

SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the Organisation

Formally established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC works for the fulfilment of the rights of our children, to ensure their safety, development, and wellbeing. SNAICC provides a strong voice that promotes the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and does this by fulfilling key roles on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families, including:

• Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy papers and sector representation
• Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, family violence, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency
• Resource development, communications, and publications
• Support for sector development, membership, and networking.

About the role

Reporting to the Principal Social Policy and Research Officer, the Senior Policy & Research Officer will support SNAICC’s policy outcomes by enhancing the research and policy development capacity of SNAICC. They will provide high-level evidence informed policy analysis of issues relating to SNAICC’s objectives and the rights and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children. This Officer will research and draft high-quality policy and research papers, briefings, reports, submissions, resources for services, fact sheets and media releases spanning the child and family safety and wellbeing, child development and child rights fields. They will also provide secretariat support to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander working groups and committees that are convened or supported by SNAICC.

For a full copy of the role description, please contact Pipeline Talent at [email protected].

About you

This opportunity is ideal for an exceptional individual with demonstrated experience in policy and research, and an in-depth understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strong commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience and ability to work and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations; and facilitate their involvement in consultations, research, and project activities.
2. Strong knowledge and understanding of evidence and best practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child development, safety, and wellbeing.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality evidence-based reports, submission and/or research papers.
4. Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and analytically including the ability to analyse the underlying causes of social and economic disadvantage.
5. Strong working knowledge of policy development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation processes, and what is required to drive and influence those processes.
6. Experience in project management including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement project work plans and meet deadlines
7. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience.

What we can offer you

• Inclusive positive environment
• Make a positive impact to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Attractive salary plus salary packaging available

How to get more information

Additional information is available in the role description or by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent.

Lesina Gibbs-Manuatu | Talent Acquisition Team Leader
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Social Policy and Research Officer - SNAICC enquiry via EthicalJobs
(M) 0408 027 880 or (Ph) 02 8001 6603