• Fixed-term position – 2 years.
• Full Time
• Location: Flexible
• Salary range: $109,960 - $114,982 + salary packaging + super.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Are you passionate about understanding how cultural wellbeing positively impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people? Are you looking to bring your policy skills to support the cultural leadership and governance of an exciting new study? If you are, we might just have your perfect job!

About the role

This role will support the establishment and ongoing operation of co-governance arrangements for the Yukaaywa Purrary study being run by the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, Australian National University (ANU).

The position will manage and support strategic relationships and governance of two partner organisations (SNAICC and Yukaaywa Purrary Study team) as well as local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations and people appointed to the governance.

This includes leading all aspects of secretariat function including administrative coordination and delivery of meetings, papers, briefings and actions; organising members travel arrangements and logistics, project management, and provision of high level policy and research leadership and support for the study to ensure linkages across SNAICC.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has broad understanding, experience communicating with, and working effectively with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Understands the complex social, political, cultural, economic and environmental issues brought about by colonisation that continue to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Has excellent project management and secretariat skills including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders.
• Has excellent writing skills, including demonstrated ability to produce high-quality policy documents, evidence-based reports, submission, and research papers.

About SNAICC

Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.

SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:

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

About ANU Yukaaywa Purrary Study team

Yukaaywa Purrary, means ‘tracking our children’ in Ngiyampaa language, will be a national study aimed to understand and promote strong cultural wellbeing and neural connections and skills for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents aged 8-15 years.

Yukaaywa Purrary will be used to generate critical evidence needed to inform policy change and improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents, their families and kinship networks, and extended communities. Yukaaywa Purrary is supported by the Paul Ramsay Foundation, and the Gandel Foundation.

Why join SNAICC?

• Inclusive positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Attractive salary
• Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations)
• Leave loading
• Cultural leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

Initial inquiries and specific questions about the role please email [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Policy and Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

A position description is attached.

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.