Senior Policy Officer, Economic Partnership

We have an exciting opportunity for anexperiencedpolicy professionalto apply theireconomic, employment and trainingskills andexpertisetocontribute to the work of the First Nations Economic Partnership.

About the organisation

The Coalition of Peaks is a representative body of more than 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations and members who have come together to Close the Gap, in partnership with Australian governments.

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.

The Coalition of Peaks Policy and Secretariat Team supports the work of the Coalition of Peaks, providinghigh leveland comprehensive policy and strategic advice to Peaks Members, to support the implementation and monitoring of actions in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

About the role

The Senior Policy Officer works under the guidance of the Assistant Director to support Coalition of Peaks to effectivelyparticipatein the First Nations Economic Partnership. This includes drafting meeting papers, briefings and reports, progressing out-of-session research and policy development andproviding administrative and logistical support to Peaks Members where required.

Qualifications, technicalexpertiseand experiencerequired





You willhave at least three years’ policy experience and a sound understanding ofthe factors affecting economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including economics, employmentand/or training policy,programsand systems. The Senior Policy Officer alsorequiresademonstrated understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. You work well in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace andhave the ability toadjust as priorities change.

You will be able to apply your policy,researchor advocacy skills to achieve theobjectivesof the team. You are collaborative and a team player, who shares their knowledge andexpertisewith others to build capabilities across the team.

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation, the Coalition of Peaks is committed to growing and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in our sector. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these roles, regardless of yourpreviousexperience. The Coalition of Peaks values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being, doing and knowing as core skills to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of all positions in our organisation.

Please read the attached position description for more detailed information on the Senior Policy Officer responsibilities and the selection criteria for the position.

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📌 Senior Policy Officer, Economic Partnership (Canberra)
🏢 Coalition of Peaks
📍 Canberra