YOUR ROLE

Working in the AHO Murdi Paaki Housing Strategy team, the Senior Policy Officer will lead policy development to drive reform and contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. Additionally, you will monitor project progress, coordinate reporting and ensure that project milestones are met to the highest standards.

All policy and project development will be codesigned with community representatives of the Murdi Paaki Region to deliver core initiatives of the Murdi Paaki Housing Strategy, including:

• Governance of the Regional Aboriginal Housing Leadership Assembly (RAHLA).
• Development of a Housing Strategy.
• Development and delivery of a training and employment program for up to 100 apprentices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Policy Development: Undertake in-depth research and analysis of complex matters, provide evidence-based options and formulate recommendations through the development of briefs, papers, and the writing of a remote housing strategy.
• Project Management: Manage projects, including to develop contract management systems and processes, monitoring of contracts to ensure the timely delivery of key milestones, delivery of project status reports, and to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to inform policy decisions and facilitate collaborative project development and delivery.
• Research: Support evidence gathering activities with community stakeholders, helping to compile information that informs policy development and decision-making.
• Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: Lead stakeholder meetings and forums, support the engagement process to gather insights and feedback relevant to policy initiatives.
• Professional Development: Engage in opportunities for skill development and professional growth, staying informed of best practices and emerging issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/