Policy Officer – Strategy

• Full time, permanent – consideration would be given to offering this position at 4 days a week pro rata of FT position
• Brisbane based position
• $85,000 – $95,000 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Sacrificing & Meal Entertainment Options

About us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body representing, advocating, and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and family support sector in Queensland.

By sharing our collective knowledge and experience, we can all make a positive impact on policies and practices to combat the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland’s child protection system.

About the role

This role will deliver high quality evidence, resources, and policy positions to support and strengthen the capacity and capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations in their work including responding to changing environments in child protection and juvenile justice.

A typical day may include initiating research and policy projects that will result in evidence-based policy responses, including engaging stakeholders internally and externally in the process, provide analysis and specialist advice to assist the organisation to develop high quality social policy in areas of child protection and juvenile justice and researching and writing high quality submissions to inform legislative and policy reform processes.

Desired skills and abilities

• Build strong, effective, and engaging relationships with key stakeholders including QATSICPP member organisations, and the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.
• Analyse and critically evaluate information and the potential implications and risks or proposed policy options and provide timely advice.
• Monitor government policies, programs and services and formulate strategic advice to assist in the development of appropriate responses.
• Assist QATSICPP in the implementation of the organisations strategy and policy agenda through conducting research and analysis of a wide range of information to identify trends and implications for policies and programs.
• Support and assist the organisation in the development of evidence-based programs and policy submissions including publications and presentations.
• Support the development of strategic policies that guide program and service development to address the needs of QATSICPP and its members

Mandatory requirements

• Possession of a degree and/or post graduate studies in Social Science, Social Policy or Human Services is highly desirable.
• A current valid Queensland Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or eligible to apply.
• Drivers Licence

Why join us?

Our vision is a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong, live in a safe, caring and nurturing environment within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to other children and young people to fully realise their potential.

This is what our team members say about working at QATSICPP:

“The QATSICPP team are an amazing group of diverse, talented, and passionate individuals. The work we do in the community-controlled sector on family led decision making has provided me with a sense of pride and achievement in my role. I have truly gained a sense of belonging in this team and I am excited to see where my journey at QATSICPP will take me.” Olivia, Project Officer 

“I really enjoy working in such a caring, respectful workplace, where our diversity is our strength and you can learn from some truly amazing people doing some really important work.” Lucas, Policy Officer 

“Joining the QATSICPP team has been one of the best career moves I have made. I love the opportunities to reinvest creative skills I acquired in years of volunteer work into our projects.” Paula, Communication and Events Co-ordinator

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for general expenses plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 for entertainment expenses
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and work from home options
• Paid continuous professional development
• Gifted leave days for end of year office shut-down period
• Gym membership contribution

Further Information and Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email hr@qatsicpp.com.au. Applications close on Monday, 20 February 2023 at 11.59pm.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

Your application will include:

A cover letter (1 page) demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two professional referees.

QATSICPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.