Policy Officer

at  Hudson Australia

Join a national peak body dedicated to improving the social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a community-controlled organisation, it is governed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and peak bodies, driving collective excellence through partnerships, collaboration, and advocacy. Working within this organisation means contributing to meaningful change in a culturally safe and inclusive environment that values Indigenous knowledge and approaches.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Policy Development: Assist in researching and analysing policy issues to contribute to the creation of policy briefs, papers, and submissions.
• Research: Support data collection and analysis activities, ensuring that evidence-based insights inform policy recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in stakeholder meetings and forums, assisting in gathering feedback and fostering meaningful relationships.
• Documentation and Reporting: Help prepare reports, briefing documents, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Project Support: Provide assistance to policy-related projects, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and align with team objectives.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the team’s success by sharing insights and learnings from research and engagement activities.
• Professional Development: Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices, participating in skill development opportunities to enhance your expertise

You are motivated by making a meaningful impact and will bring the following qualifications, experience, and skills to the role:

• You will use your tertiary qualifications in health or relevant professional experience to contribute to policy development and implementation.
• You will leverage your proven ability to deliver strategies that achieve measurable outcomes in the not-for-profit or public policy space.
• You will demonstrate your excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently, even under pressure.
• You will apply your understanding of policy development to assist in creating high-quality, evidence-based recommendations.
• You will engage with stakeholders effectively to build strong relationships and foster collaboration on policy initiatives.
• You will support project delivery by ensuring all components align with organisational goals and timelines