Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 22nd Feb 2021
Reporting to the CE, the Policy and Engagement Officer will lead strategic policy and advocacy development, advice, research, communications and engagement.
COTA SA is an older people's movement run by, for and with older people. We represent the aspirations, interests and rights of more than 630,000 older South Australians. COTA SA reflects the diversity of modern ageing in terms of living arrangements, relationships, income, health, ambitions and aspirations. COTA SA connects with thousands of older people each year throughout SA and our policy and advocacy is guided by the COTA SA Policy Council made up of older South Australians from a diverse range of backgrounds. COTA SA is part of the COTA Federation made up of independent COTAs in each state and territory and COTA Australia.
You will have a grasp of contemporary social policy and advocacy issues and tactics, be an outstanding communicator across a range of platforms, be committed to widespread engagement and partnership and have a savvy ability to leverage influence. You will be committed to supporting the diverse voices of older people to be heard, a passion for teamwork and a contemporary grasp of digital systems and communication.
The Policy and Engagement Officer will provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive on issues of importance to older South Australians, supporting COTA SA’s mission. Using a range of engagement, research and communication methods, the Policy and Engagement Officer will be responsible for identifying, researching, drafting and promoting COTA SA’s policy through collaboration with older people and other key stakeholders including Government and the media. The Policy and Engagement Officer will oversee COTA SA’s representation on external consumer bodies, assist with the work of the COTA SA Policy Council and other advisory and think tank forums, represent COTA SA to Government and other organisations, and coordinate public policy-related inquiries.
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The role is offered on a 0.6 - 0.8 FTE basis to be negotiated with the successful candidate. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience. Generous salary packaging is available. This is a permanent part-time position, subject to a six-month probation period.
The position is based in our new Hutt Street offices with regular travel within SA required along with periodic travel interstate. The position will demand flexibility of working hours from time to time.
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Enquiries to Chief Executive, Jane Mussared by phoning COTA SA on 08 8232 0422.
This is a rare opportunity to join the energetic, passionate, and skilled COTA SA team as we work together to influence the future of ageing well in SA.
No agency enquiries.