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Senior Policy Officer - Community Services

Queensland Council of Social Service

Are you looking for a fast-paced role where you can make a real difference?

This is a great opportunity for a passionate, driven, talented and innovative individual to undertake professional and high-quality research and analysis that translates knowledge and evidence related to the community services sector into meaningful and accessible information that supports and provides leadership to QCOSS’ policy and advocacy activities.

About us

We are Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. We create positive social change through our work in effective advocacy, policy development, engaging and empowering our members, the social service sector, and communities across the State. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity, and wellbeing for every person, in every community.

As a conduit for change in our sector, we are always looking at creating interesting and innovative ways to connect and engage with our members, stakeholders, and broader community.

About you

You have a passion for work that creates meaningful change. You will be used to working in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and be:

Professional, enthusiastic, innovative, resilient and flexible.

  • Outcome-focussed, proactive, and driven to deliver a consistently high standard of work

You will have tertiary qualifications in Public Policy and Social Research, Law, Health or other relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience to fulfil the requirements of the position including:

  • Research and complex policy analysis skills including ability to interpret legislation, as well as the analysis of data and academic grey literature and collect information from relevant QCOSS members and community organisations and draft submissions, research papers and briefs with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Developing innovative and realistic solutions and recommendations in response to issues impacting on the community services sector and their service users in addition to implementation of continuous improvement activities relating to existing research and policy practice and quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated high-level project management skills with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and stakeholders needs, coupled with excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • A strong understanding and commitment to the work of QCOSS and our commitment to social justice.

In addition, the following mandatory requirement applies:

  • Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

This is not just a job; this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact!

What you will get

We will offer you a flexible, exciting, rewarding full-time (38 hrs / week) permanent position in a great place to work.

All this plus a competitive remuneration package between $110,656 - $115,536 per annum dependent on relevant qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of the position.

Superannuation of 12.5% and salary packaging benefits apply in addition to flexible work arrangements including working from home, flex time and time off in lieu provisions.

Find out more

The position description and selection criteria can be found on the QCOSS website at www.qcoss.org.au or by emailing: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Policy Officer - Community Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require any further information or detail, please contact Scott Brown, Executive Director Research and Policy on (07) 3004 6900.

Don’t wait - Inspire Us and Apply Now!

QCOSS is focused on hiring people who are adaptable and resilient, committed to teamwork and strong collaboration, and who share our values of respect, optimism, and strength.

So, if this role resonates with you, please apply by providing a copy of your resume and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages).

Any application that does not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Inclusion and diversity

QCOSS is an inclusive employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation is recognised and celebrated.

We encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

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