Line management The Policy Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Special conditions This is a Canberra-based position Primary responsibilities include; On behalf of the CEO and membership, interpret National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan and other relevant documents and develop policy responses as required. Identify and pursue opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders on initiatives aligned with NATSIHWA priorities. Assist with implementation of advocacy and promotion strategies in line with NATSIHWA priorities. Represent NATSIHWA on external working groups, committees, forums or events as delegated, and report on the outcomes. Support the development and implementation of the NATSIHWA three-year Strategic Plan, Annual Activity Plan, Annual Report and Evaluation Strategies. Support the development and implementation of the NATSIHWA Communication Strategy. Assist in identifying and implementing self-generating funding initiatives to support NATSIHWA’s sustainability into the future. Person specification Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting cultural values and ways of doing business. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences on a range of sensitive and complex issues, especially with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ability to interpret and identify key information within policy and other relevant publications relevant to the sector and its members. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and across a range of approaches.
Line management The Policy Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Special conditions This is a Canberra-based position Primary responsibilities include; On behalf of the CEO and membership, interpret National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan and other relevant documents and develop policy responses as required. Identify and pursue opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders on initiatives aligned with NATSIHWA priorities. Assist with implementation of advocacy and promotion strategies in line with NATSIHWA priorities. Represent NATSIHWA on external working groups, committees, forums or events as delegated, and report on the outcomes. Support the development and implementation of the NATSIHWA three-year Strategic Plan, Annual Activity Plan, Annual Report and Evaluation Strategies. Support the development and implementation of the NATSIHWA Communication Strategy. Assist in identifying and implementing self-generating funding initiatives to support NATSIHWA’s sustainability into the future. Person specification Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting cultural values and ways of doing business. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences on a range of sensitive and complex issues, especially with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ability to interpret and identify key information within policy and other relevant publications relevant to the sector and its members. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and across a range of approaches.
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