Policy Advisor - Coalition of Peaks
Location: Canberra ACT
Employment type: Full time
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 p/a + 15% super, subject to exp
Applications close: We are always on the lookout for talent – this is an ongoing vacancy.
The Organisation
The Coalition of Peaks is a representative body of more than eighty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations and members. The Coalition of Peaks have come together as an act of self-determination to be formal partners with Australian governments and share in decision-making on Closing the Gap to improve the life outcomes of our people.
The Coalition of Peaks are signatories to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap, and have a role of keeping governments to account on commitments within the Agreements.
The Coalition of Peaks members are supported by a Policy and Secretariat Team who are hosted by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
The Policy and Secretariat Team supports the work of the Coalition of Peaks, providing high level and comprehensive policy and strategic advice to Peaks Members, to support the implementation and monitoring of actions in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
We share a belief that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a meaningful say on policies and programs related to Closing the Gap through formal partnerships with Australian governments at all levels. As our journey continues, the Coalition of Peaks Secretariat are now looking for Senior Media and Communications Advisor to promote the work of the Coalition of Peaks and the National Agreement.
The Role
Policy Advisors provide high level support to the Coalition of Peaks in the management of identified projects including the implementation of the historic National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Our Policy Advisors work closely with Coalition of Peaks Members and Australian governments, conducting research, preparing discussion papers, and writing briefs and submissions relevant to the project.
Key duties include:
Support the development and delivery of high-level policy and strategic advice.
Promote, develop, and support Priority Reform initiatives and projects.
Undertake research and analysis to develop innovative and practical solutions.
Develop and engage technical and non-stakeholders regularly and confidently.
Co-ordinate associated procurement, reporting and evaluation activities.
Develop policies and strategies aimed at achieving the objectives of the Coalition of Peaks in relation to the implementation and monitoring phase of Closing the Gap.
Prepare, review, and advise on policy reports, briefing papers, meeting talking points, speeches, and discussion papers for presentation to the Coalition of Peaks.
Support Coalition of Peaks representatives in negotiations at the national and state/territory level to achieve their objectives, including in Drafting Group meetings, and at Partnership Working Group, and Joint Council meetings.
Comply with organisational, work, health and safety requirements.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and pitch outlining their suitability for the position. All applications are to be submitted using the link below.
Enquiries regarding this position are to be directed to candicecatterall@coalitionofpeaks.org.au via email only.