Strategic Adviser – Strategy & Public Affairs

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Study leave

Employee Assistance Program

12 days of personal leave per year

NAIDOC Day holiday

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Senior Strategic Adviser to support the CEO in shaping strategy, analysing policy developments and identifying opportunities that advance Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

The role translates complex policy into clear, evidence-based insights and strategic recommendations, contributing to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities. This is a pro-rata, maximum-term 2-year appointment with part-time (0.6 FTE) hours.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in strategic advisory, public policy, public affairs, government relations, advocacy or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills, capable of turning complex information into clear, practical advice.
• Experience preparing high-level briefings, submissions, discussion papers and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic research, analysis and practical recommendations to support CEO decision-making.
• Monitor Commonwealth and Western Australian Government policy, reform and sector developments affecting Aboriginal community-controlled health.
• Prepare executive briefings, discussion papers, presentations, submissions, speeches and strategic communications.
• Support the development of policy, advocacy and public affairs materials for CEO consideration and approval.
• Identify emerging strategic opportunities, partnerships, funding prospects and initiatives aligned with DYHS priorities.
• Undertake targeted strategic assignments and support the progression of CEO-directed priorities.
• Support the CEO's engagement with government, Aboriginal organisations, peak bodies and key sector stakeholders.
• Identify emerging risks, policy developments and opportunities, providing timely, evidence-based advice.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Public policy

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy/health management/governance

Job description

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Senior Strategic Adviser to support the CEO in shaping strategy, analysing policy developments and identifying opportunities that advance Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

The role translates complex policy into clear, evidence-based insights and strategic recommendations, contributing to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities. This is a pro-rata, maximum-term 2-year appointment with part-time (0.6 FTE) hours.