OUR ORGANISATION

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) is the recognised state-wide Peak Advisory body on Aboriginal Community issues. VACSAL is a community based, community controlled organisation, comprising representatives from Koorie organisations across the State. As well as having an advisory role, VACSAL delivers and manages a range of critical community services across Victoria.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Policy Officer is to contribute high quality research, tender writing, analysis, written and oral advice and stakeholder engagement to support VACSAL’s advocacy work and policy development as well as the development of internal policy and associated systems.

The role of the position will work towards the VACSAL strategic goals and direction under the leadership of the CEO and management team.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Policy Research, Analysis and Development

• Develop research and policy strategies and plans
• Undertake basic primary and secondary research and analysis as required

• Contribute to drafting and testing evidence-based policy positions

• Develop and follow the internal VACSAL policy schedule
• Develop and managed an internal version control system
• Present research and analysis to internal and external stakeholders as required

Submission and Advocacy Tools Preparation

• Support the development of policy submissions, policy alerts, issues papers, discussion papers and fact sheets, including background research and drafting of funding submissions / tender documents that are consistent with VACSAL strategic directions and priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent VACSAL on government and stakeholder committees as required
• Support VACSAL executive in representing VACSAL on government and stakeholder committees as required

Internal VACSAL Briefing, Engagement & Communications

• Supporting VACSAL’s alignment with the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM) and liaising with key stakeholders in family violence to support a coordinated response
• Working toward Rainbow Tick accreditation to support LGBTQIA+ Inclusion initiatives across the organisation
• Take meeting notes and minutes and follow through with timely distribution
• Draft meeting papers and undertake follow up actions as required
• Draft basic information articles for various communications channels as required
• Prepare briefing notes on key issues as required
• Support and engage with ‘communities of interest’ within the VACSAL network

Event Organisation & Conduct

• Contribute to the planning, organisation, conduct and evaluation of the VACSAL risk management and strategic plans

Office Administrative Task

• Undertake duties as required to contribute to a high functioning office and team
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Participate in regular supervision with Manager.
• Attend internal and external training as required.
• Contribute to a positive organisational culture.
• Ensure you have a sound knowledge of all VACSAL programs
• Create a yearly work plan, ensuring it aligns with your KPI’s and is in conjunction with your program and the Strategic Plan. Ensure it is updated bimonthly as part of your Supervisor Sessions.
• Assist with VACSAL community events such as Naidoc activities, sports carnivals etc
• Attend VACSAL In Service and AGM annually

A full position description is attached below.

For further information please contact Bradley Stephens on (03) 9487 3000.

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