About the Opportunity

• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $112,403.60 - $124,892.89 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the management of AHCWA's key advocacy priorities, and provide leadership to other members of the team to determine best practices to policy advocacy across a variety of topics. You will be actively thinking about how to participate with - and advocate on behalf of - our Member Services' priorities and ambitions, as well as respond to changes in the Aboriginal health agenda to ensure the core principles and needs of the Sector are considered.

About You

As an ideal candidate, you will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline(community development, social science, public health, public policy etc.)and/or have equivalent experience.

In addition, you will need to have:

• Significant knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on key strategic priorities and related matters;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy research, development, implementation and evaluation;
• Considerable skills and practical experience in the formulation, development, analysis and evaluation of policy and legislation;
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality written, succinct materials including submissions, position papers, briefing notes, reports and correspondence, with the ability to adapt communication to a variety of stakeholders to ensure clarity; and
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to others regarding the purpose, strategic alignment and quality of work.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $112,403.60 - $124,892.89 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Paid Christmas Shutdown period
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ paid Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and well-being initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' service
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.