Senior Policy Officer

Description:

Senior Policy Officer (Multiple roles available)
The Senior Policy Officer Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) will provide policy advice and support with a focus on health and disability sectors.

• Impressive city fringe offices in Russell Street, South Brisbane
• Permanent Full-time

This leading organisation is seeking a Senior Policy Officer who is an analytical and a critical thinker, has strong written and verbal communication skills, is an active team player who can work autonomously, is committed to continuous improvement, demonstrates strong organisational and project management skills, possesses a high attention to detail, is knowledgeable of the disability sector and of the NDIS, and very passionate about improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
About QAIHC:

QAIHC a non-partisan health and disability peak organisation, representing Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). We support our Members to deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate, world class primary health care services to their communities.
About the role:

• Undertake research, analysis, development, implementation an evaluation of policy, reports, submissions.
• Provide high-level advice on system-wide policy matters relating to the community-controlled health sector, including interpretation of legislation, industrial instruments, policies, systems and practices.
• Develop, implement and evaluate QAIHC policy and related documentation.
• Prepare researched submissions, briefs, reports and correspondence on complex issues, to inform QAIHC’s advocacy to Federal and State governments.
• Build and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with government departments, the community-controlled health sector and other agencies.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate meetings, forums, roadshows and events as required.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working in a policy environment in the disability sector would be highly regarded.
• Experience working in Primary Health Networks (PHNs), Government Health Departments, Aged Care or Community-Controlled Organisations.
• A demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and working effectively in Indigenous community settings.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: +($114,000 – $125,000) + superannuation and generous salary packaging options. This is based upon experience and qualifications.

How to Apply
To apply please submit 2 documents, your resume and a 1-page cover letter demonstrating your match to the key responsibilities contained in the position description by clicking on apply in this job advertisement.
A copy of the position description is available here: https://
Candidates may be contacted during the application period to determine expectations and discuss experience.
Applications close 5pm Friday, 7 March 2025.
For further information about the role please call Taryn Mungur of Eden Ritchie Recruitment on 0437 536 860 or email taryn@edenritchie.com.au