Job Summary
- $105,000 to $120,000 plus superannuation (11%). Not-for-Profit salary packaging also available.
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd Jul 2024
- Canberra & ACT > Deakin
The National Rural Health Alliance – Australia’s peak non-government organisation for rural, regional and remote health – is seeking an experienced professional to join the Alliance’s policy and strategy development team. The Alliance is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the seven million people living in rural, regional and remote Australia. Our vision is for healthy and sustainable rural, regional and remote communities.
The Alliance is seeking a Policy and Data Analytics Officer to join our small Canberra-based organisation. The Policy and Data Analytics Officer will work closely with the Director Policy and Strategy Development, Chief Executive and other members of the Alliance team. The expertise of the Alliance member organisations is another important resource which contributes to the development of policy and strategy.
The position involves utilising evidence-based research, statistics and data to inform the development of the Alliance’s strategic policies, initiatives and advocacy positions. The successful applicant will take a lead role in the production of key policy documents including research reports, position papers, policy statements, fact sheets, submissions to government inquiries and consultations and leading other projects relevant to the work of the Alliance. The role will involve liaising with colleagues, Alliance members, research bodies and other relevant organisations.
The Policy and Data Analytics Officer works with the Director Policy and Strategic Development to:
Essential:
Desirable:
Do you have a passion for rural and remote health? Do you enjoy working with data and supporting evaluations? The National Rural Health Alliance is looking for a policy and data analytics officer to help us advocate for policies that improve rural health outcomes. We need someone who is not only skilled in working with data and numbers, but who can use those numbers to illustrate the healthcare issues affecting people in rural Australia. The position will work with stakeholders and members across the health spectrum to influence rural and remote healthcare policy nationally.
The role will ideally be full-time with the flexibility to work 4 days, working out of our Canberra office. Consideration will be given to applicants with the right skills and experience for remote working options.
If you have a passion for rural Australia or a rural background and are experienced in health/social policy and data analytics, then this could be the role for you! Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via the "Apply Now" button.
Should you have any questions, please contact Kathy Thach via [email protected] using the subject line: Policy and Data Analytics Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs / Phone: +0262854660.
Salary range depending on skills and experience: $105,000 to $120,000 plus superannuation (11%). Not-for-Profit salary packaging also available.
Contract to 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension.
A position description is attached.