SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children is growing quickly, and its policy team is expanding to take on many exciting systemic advocacy and research projects that will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

OUR CURRENT VACANCIES:

We have multiple vacancies at the Policy and Research Officer and Senior Policy Officer levels across our five policy teams:

• Child Safety and Wellbeing.
• Early Childhood Learning and Development.
• Family Safety.
• Policy Partnership Secretariat; and
• Special Projects.

While the roles and duties of the positions will vary, we are looking for people who:

• Have previous experience in policy, research and/or advocacy roles across any sector;
• Have strong writing skills, including developing reports, submissions and papers;
• Are great analytical thinkers, who can connect the dots and build a strong evidence base for policy and advocacy initiatives;
• Have a broad knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families; and
• Are passionate about learning and continually developing their skills and experience.

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation, SNAICC is committed to growing and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in our sector. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for these roles, regardless of your previous experience. SNAICC values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being, doing and knowing as core skills to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of all positions in our organisation.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Inclusive and positive team culture
• As a charitable organisation our staff benefit from Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations).
• Salary sacrifice - Superannuation and car (new and old)
• Leave loading and extended leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal and external professional learning and development opportunities
• Top up parental leave benefits
• We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial and professional counselling and coaching service.

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/.

Initial inquiries to Recruitment by [email protected] uusing the subject line: Policy and Research Officers / Senior Policy Officers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that the minimum requirement for these positions is that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a current employee Working with Children Check.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.

SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time. SNAICC will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.