Assistant Director - Policy and Impact

Hudson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Assistant Director focusing on mental health and suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will develop policies, engage stakeholders, and manage projects to drive impactful outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing strategies in public policy sectors.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality policy papers and briefs aligned with objectives.
• Lead research initiatives and provide evidence-based insights for policy.
• Manage projects from inception to evaluation ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Research

Project Management

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Health

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Director, you will support the Director in leading our policy initiatives and impact strategies to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Assistant Director, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership
Your responsibilities will include:

1. Policy Development: Analyse trends, challenges, and opportunities to develop high-quality policy papers, briefs, and submissions that align with organisational objectives.
2. Research and Evidence: Lead research initiatives, critically analysing literature, policy documents, and data to provide evidence-based insights for policy development.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, government agencies, and NGOs, to gather insights and foster consensus.
4. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and briefings that clearly communicate policy positions and research findings to inform decision-making.
5. Project Management: Plan, manage, and deliver projects from inception to evaluation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and timely completion.
6. Policy Guidance and Mentoring: Provide expertise and advice on policy matters, offering guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices to enhance policy development processes and outcomes.

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are motivated by driving positive change and possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• You will leverage your tertiary qualifications in health or related fields, coupled with relevant professional experience.
• You will demonstrate your ability to develop and implement strategies that deliver tangible and measurable outcomes in the not-for-profit or public policy sectors.
• You will use your excellent organisational and time management skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• You will draw on your expertise in policy development and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based policy recommendations.
• You will utilise your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and drive consensus on critical issues.
• You will apply your project management experience to successfully lead and deliver initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities while working in a supportive, collaborative, and culturally safe environment.

For a confidential discussion call Emma Grant 0438 100 625 or press Apply Now.

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