National Policy Lead for First Nations Education

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation contributions

Leave loading payments

3 days of leave over Christmas period

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

University of New South Wales seeks a National Policy Manager to plan, develop and implement a national policy and advocacy strategy for the CNS program. You will coordinate with national and interstate teams, researchers and stakeholders to translate findings into policy reports and briefing papers, driving system-wide change in Aboriginal education.

You will report to the National Chief Investigator and collaborate across CNS and education networks to build political commitment, influence

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification with proven experience, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups, including Aboriginal families, communities and peak organisations.
• Proven experience developing and implementing successful education strategies and plans.
• Strong advocacy capability, including government relations and/or senior-level political or industry engagement experience.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate research into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement and proactively resolve complex problems, including negotiating outcomes at senior levels.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior management.
• Excellent time and workload management skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities, multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander values, perspectives, connections and knowledges that will contribute to policy and advocacy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver the CNS policy and advocacy strategy, including policy research and analysis, review of key policy initiatives and development of advocacy messaging.
• Work with the National CNS team and peak bodies to maximise the impact of policy activity at national and state levels.
• Work collaboratively with schools, Aboriginal staff and community members to support long-term relationships between schools and Aboriginal communities.
• Build and maintain key government and stakeholder relationships at state and federal levels.
• Work with project teams and stakeholders to support CNS objectives and advocacy activity.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to communicate program outcomes and impact.
• Work with the National Communications Manager and researchers to translate research findings into accessible policy reports, briefing papers and other communications.
• Work independently and collaboratively across national and interstate teams.

Skills

Policy development

Advocacy

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

University of New South Wales seeks a National Policy Manager to plan, develop and implement a national policy and advocacy strategy for the CNS program. You will coordinate with national and interstate teams, researchers and stakeholders to translate findings into policy reports and briefing papers, driving system-wide change in Aboriginal education.

You will report to the National Chief Investigator and collaborate across CNS and education networks to build political commitment, influence