Senior Policy Advisor - Aboriginal Policy (NT)

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + 15% superannuation

Meal entertainment benefit

Holiday accommodation benefit

District allowance (DA)

Five weeks annual leave

Personal leave 18 days

Annual airfare after 12 months (net in

Job summary

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor - APO NT to drive policy reform and advocacy on issues that matter to Aboriginal people. You will work with APO NT member organisations, government and sector stakeholders to translate evidence into strategic policy recommendations.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Advocacy, the role focuses on developing policy positions, conducting research and leading advocacy to influence reform, with a strong emphasis on Closing the Gap

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualifications in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum four years' experience in policy analysis, research, advocacy or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy positions, submissions and strategic advice on key issues.
• Undertaking policy research, analysis and monitoring emerging reforms.
• Leading advocacy initiatives and influencing government decision-making.
• Building and maintaining relationships with member organisations and stakeholders.
• Supporting Closing the Gap priorities and initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal community control.

Skills

Policy analysis

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Bachelor level qualifications in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or related discipline

Job description

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor - APO NT to drive policy reform and advocacy on issues that matter to Aboriginal people. You will work with APO NT member organisations, government and sector stakeholders to translate evidence into strategic policy recommendations.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Advocacy, the role focuses on developing policy positions, conducting research and leading advocacy to influence reform, with a strong emphasis on Closing the Gap