Policy Advocate for Aboriginal Health

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is seeking a Health Policy Officer to develop preliminary policy advice on complex health and social policy issues affecting Aboriginal communities and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector in NSW.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, you will contribute to the development, analysis and promotion of evidence-based health policy to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of ACCHSs and influence state and national health

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public health, public policy, social science, law or a related discipline.
• Experience in policy development, analysis or advocacy, preferably in Aboriginal health, primary health or community services.
• Knowledge of the health needs and rights of Aboriginal peoples and a commitment to Aboriginal Community Control principles.
• Excellent written communication skills, including policy papers, submissions and briefings.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and respectful approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, work with limited supervision and meet deadlines in a high-demand environment.
• Understanding of government decision-making processes and experience influencing public policy.
• Experience working within, or with, the ACCHO sector.
• Ability to travel state-wide to the ACCHOs.

Responsibilities

• Policy development & analysis for complex health and social policy issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
• Support development, analysis and promotion of evidence-based health policy to strengthen ACCHSs.
• Engage with ACCHOs, Aboriginal community members, peak bodies and government stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation at consultations, meetings, reference groups, forums and sector collaborations.
• Coordinate small to medium policy projects, including scoping, work planning, stakeholder coordination and reporting.

Skills

Policy development

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in public health/public policy/social science/law

Job description

The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is seeking a Health Policy Officer to develop preliminary policy advice on complex health and social policy issues affecting Aboriginal communities and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector in NSW.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, you will contribute to the development, analysis and promotion of evidence-based health policy to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of ACCHSs and influence state and national health