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
This position is being offered on a full-time maximum term contract basis, with an end date of 30 June 2030.
The Assistant Director applies their policy expertise and communicationskills to support the Coalition of Peaks to effectively participate in the First Nations Economic Partnership through providing high-quality policy advice and briefings, progressing out-of-session research and policy development and providing bespoke support to Peaks Members.
Qualifications, technical expertise and experience required
You will have an in-depth understanding of the factors affecting economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including expertise in economics, employment and/or training policy, programs and systems. The Assistant Director also requires a demonstrated understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. You work well in a fast-paced, dynamic setting 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.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.