Job Description

Senior Policy Officer - Priority Reform 4

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Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council – Sydney CBD NSW

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About the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

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The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC;) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales. We work alongside our Members to strengthen Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

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Our work spans advocacy, policy, workforce development, health promotion, research, training and organisational support. We bring the experience and priorities of our Members into state and national decision-making, advocate for better health systems and investment, and help build the capability and sustainability of the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.

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Join our team of dynamic and creative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

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About the Project

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This NSW-specific project fulfils Priority Reform 4 (PR4) commitments in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the 2025-28 NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. The project focuses on improving shared access to data by Aboriginal communities; establishing shared decision-making regarding government-held data; building knowledge related to data and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance (ADS and developing a sustainable model for ADS&G; in NSW.

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Primary objectives include increasing Aboriginal communities access to and sovereignty over data, and to empower communities to govern and use data in self-determining ways. This involves honouring Aboriginal ownership and control over the collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and use of Aboriginal data, especially in relation to Aboriginal knowledge.

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About the Role

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The Senior Policy Officer will be responsible for driving policy development and reform to support the operationalisation of ADS&G; in NSW. This role will provide strategic and evidence-based advice to inform decisions regarding approaches to and applications of ADS&G; in the context of PR4, and will play a key role in relevant reform activities, including the design and implementation of a sustainable ADS&G; model for NSW.

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Responsibilities:

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Policy Development

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- Lead policy and reform initiatives to operationalise ADS&G; in NSW.
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- Design and implement policy approaches and frameworks aligned with PR4.
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Research & Analysis

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- Identify emerging policy issues relevant to PR4 and ADS&G.;
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- Research, analyse and synthesise evidence to develop policy positions, options and recommendations.
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Advice

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- Provide timely, evidence-based policy advice and recommendations to support decision-making.
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- Prepare high-quality briefs, correspondence, reports and other policy materials as required.
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Stakeholder Engagement

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- Represent the AH&MRC; PR4 Team at relevant forums, meetings and working groups.
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- Build relationships and act as a key link between the AH&MRC; PR4 Team and government partners on policy and reform matters.
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Essential Criteria

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Qualifications & Experience:

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- This is an identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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- Demonstrated experience in a senior policy role in a regulated, political, or community-based organisation, or similar.
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- Experience writing correspondence, briefings, reports, proposals, and information materials for key stakeholders and decision makers.
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- Experience in the administrative,



regulatory and knowledge environment that guides policy development by government agencies and statutory bodies.
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- NSW Driver's Licence and ability to drive and travel occasionally as required.
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- Knowledge and understanding of Closing the Gap and the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Sector.
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- Tertiary qualifications pertaining to research, social science, data, ICT, policy, public administration, or similar
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Skills and Knowledge

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- Advanced knowledge and appreciation of the cultural, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people, including but not limited to shared data access and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty & Governance.
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- Strong research and analysis skills, including experience identifying and exploring policy issues.
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- Demonstrated political awareness and astuteness.
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- The ability to plan and prioritise, solve problems, and deliver results.
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- Manage risks effectively to ensure the success of policy and reform initiatives.
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- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to represent the PR4 Team at appropriate forums.
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Personal Attributes

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- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate leadership, including guiding and coordinating junior staff.
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- Solid interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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- Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, balance competing priorities, and
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- Integrity and commitment to Ethical Practice, Equity, Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
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Join Us!

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Be part of a transformative initiative that prioritises the health and well‐being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through innovative research and collaboration.

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We look forward to your application!

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📌 Senior Policy Officer - Priority Reform 4 (New South Wales)
🏢 Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
📍 New South Wales