Senior Policy and Research Officer - SNAICC
Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment type: Full time, fixed term - 12 months
Salary: $109,966 + 11.5% super & salary packaging options
Applications close: Applications close Monday 19th August 2024
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this role.
The Organisation
Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the National Peak Body in Australia 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 is governed by a Board of Directors: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from the early years, child safety, development and well-being sectors.
The role
The Senior Policy and Research Officer – Our Booris Our Way will support children’s policy outcomes by delivering high-quality policy, operational and secretariat functions for the Our Booris Our Way Implementation Oversight Committee. The position will support the Committee to understand and provide advice to the ACT Government on implementing the recommendations from the Our Booris Our Way Review.
As part of the Policy & Research team at SNAICC, the incumbent reports to the Policy and Secretariat Lead – Our Booris Our Way. The incumbent works closely with the Policy and Secretariat Lead, Committee members, the wider SNAICC team and key stakeholders to grow the work of the Committee and SNAICC to build a strong jurisdictional and national voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
The benefits
Inclusive and positive team culture.
As a charitable organisation our staff benefit from 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).
Salary sacrifice - Superannuation and car (new and old).
Leave loading and extended leave provisions.
Flexible work arrangements.
Internal and external professional learning and development opportunities.
Top up parental leave benefits.
We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial and professional counselling and coaching service.
How to apply
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs or SEEK.
Use the subject line ‘Senior Policy and Research Officer (Our Booris, Our Way) – Policy & Research‘ and attach:
a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/