The Position:

This Principal Policy Officer will support SNAICC’s policy outcomes in the Child Safety and Wellbeing Team. This team is responsible for delivering policy and research advice, projects and proposals related to SNAICC’s child safety and wellbeing policy reform and research priorities. Projects typically include developing and delivering detailed, evidence-informed advice to internal SNAICC leadership; Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments; the wider non-profit sector, and shared decision-making structures such as the Safe and Supported Governance structures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations and facilitate their involvement in research and policy development processes
• Demonstrated understanding of the governance and policy architecture under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
• Demonstrated experience in policy leadership, including a deep understanding of policy development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation processes, and what is required to drive and influence these processes
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and influence at a senior level with a broad range of stakeholders, including non-government organisations, government, philanthropic, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and analytically including the ability to analyse the underlying causes of social and economic disadvantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality policy documents, evidence-based reports, submission, and research papers
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, including supporting employee performance and development through ongoing coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Strong experience in project management including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement project work plans and meet deadlines
• Capacity to manage competing demands and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced working environment, while completing required deliverables

Prior to applying for this role, please review the Position Description (this can be viewed on our website). 

Applications must include:

• A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
• Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
• A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the role

The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.

SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.

• Qualifications or extensive experience in relevant fields
• Working with Children Check
• Current police check (no older than three months)
• Current Driver’s License